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The original documents are located in Box 14, folder "Energy - General (3)" of the John Marsh 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 Gerald R. Ford donated to the United States of America his copyrights in all of his unpublished writings in National Archives collections.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 14 of The John Marsh Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 20, 1975 MEMORANDUM FOR: JACK MARSH FROM: RUSS ROURKE Discussion at the senior staff meeting this morning concerned the introduction of the Administration's energy tax proposal. Seidman and Simon got into a rather detailed discussion on the subject Seidman said it was the President's desire to pursue this Simon said he could devote a number of his tax experts to the job of drafting the legislation if it is really what the President wanted to do. Seidman responded that, "well, we might not wind up introducing it anyway" Simon then said "then why the heck have me devote the time of my tax experts to the job!' It was finally decided that you might want to check with Schneebeli re: the intro- duction of this proposal. My suggestion would be that you talk with Bill Seidman on the matter before deciding whether you want to call Schneebeli. 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Increase domestic energy production: a. Naval Petroleum Reserve No. 4 (Alaska) Congress is asked to authorize exploration, development and production of NPR No. 4 to provide petroleum for the domestic economy, with 20% or such other amount determined by the President earmarked for military needs and strategic storage. b. OCS leasing. The President reaffirmed his intention to countinue an aggressive policy of leasing Outer Continental Shelf areas where oil and natural gas development can be accomplished that is safe and environ- mentally acceptable. C. Reducing domestic energy price uncertainty. Congress is asked to authorize the President to use tariffs, import or price floors, or other measures to achieve domestic energy price levels necessary to cope with large- scale fluctuations in world oil prices and thus help reach energy independence goals. d. Clean Air Act Amendments. Congress is asked to amend the Clean Air Act to deal with significant air quality deterioration, extend dates for complying with certain requirements for power plants, and hold auto emission re- quirements stable for 5 years (1977-1981 model years). e. Surface mining. Congress is asked to pass legislation which strikes a balance between environmental protection and reclamation requirements and the need to double domestic coal production over the next ten years. f. Coal leasing on Federal lands. The President directed the Secretary of the Interior to adopt legal development and production diligence re- quirements for existing Federal coal leases, meet with Western Governors on related problems, and design a new program for accelerated leasing of Federal coal. 8 g. Electric utilities. Congress is asked to pass legislation to assist electric utilities (many of which have had to delay new additions to capacity) through: higher investment tax credits (increased from 4% to 12%, with the higher rate remaining in effect for 1976 and 1977 for all except oil and gas fired power plants) ; mandated reforms in State Utility Commission practices; and other measures. h. Nuclear power. Congress is asked to pass legislation to expedite siting and licensing of nuclear power plants and to approve a 1976 budget increase for nuclear safety, safeguards and waste management. i. Energy facilities siting. Congress is asked to pass legislation to encourage expeditious review and approval at the Federal and State levels of all types of major energy facilities and sites. 2. Encourage energy conservation: a. Auto gasoline mileage increases. The President announced an agreement with major domestic automakers to improve gasoline mileage by 40% on the average by 1980, compared to 1974 model year cars, provided that Clean Air Act auto emission requirements are stabilized for 5 years. The agreement will be monitored regularly by the Government. b. Building thermal standards. Congress is asked to authorize establishment of mandatory thermal efficiency standards for new homes and com- mercial buildings. C. Low-income energy conservation program. Congress is asked to authorize direct subsidies to low- income and elderly homeowners for energy saving actions such as home insulation. d. Appliance efficiency standards. The Energy Resources Council will develop energy efficiency goals for major appliances and seek agreements with manufacturers to achieve an average of 20% improvement by 1980. e. Appliance and auto efficiency labelling. Congress is asked to pass legislation re- quiring labels on automobiles and major appliances to show energy use and efficiency. 9 3. Emergency preparedness: a. Stretegic petroleum reserves. Congress is asked to authorize the developemnt of an expanded strategic storage system of up to 1 billion barrels of petroleum for domestic uses and 300 million barrels for military use. b. Standby and planning authorities. To deal with future energy emergencies, Congress is asked to provide a set of energy emergency standby authorities including emergency energy conservation, fuel allocation, price controls for allocated products, rationing of fuels among end users, allocation of material needed for energy production, and regulation of petroleum inventories. These authorities would also enable implementation of the International Energy Program agreements among the U.S. and other nations signed on November 18, 1974. F. To maintain energy independence beyond 1985 and make it possible for the U.S. to export energy supplies and technology to others in the free world: 1. Synthetic fuels program. The President announced a program of Federal incentives to ensure at least one million barrels per day equivalent of synthetic fuels capacity by 1985, using technologies now nearing commercial application, such as those to obtain synthetic crude from oil shale and a wide range of clean solid, liquid and gaseous fuels from coal. Federal incentives might include price guarantees, purchase agreements, capital subsidies and leasing programs. 2. Energy research and development programs. The President's 1976 budget will continue to emphasize accelerated programs of research and development of technology for energy conservation and on all forms of energy including fossil fuels, nuclear fission and fusion, solar and geothermal. 3. Energy Research and Development Administration. The President announced the activation, effective January 19, 1975, of the newly created Energy Research and Development Administration. ERDA brings together in a single agency all major Federal energy R&D programs. It will work with industry and others as a part of a national R&D effort to develop technology to assure that the U.S. will have an ample and secure supply of energy at reasonable prices. # # # THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON DONNA - FYI, JOM already saw this on Sat. - sent a copy to Theis. cb FORD BEHALD LIBRARY / EYES ONLY MAY 24 1975 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON May 23, 1975 MEMORANDUM FOR: JOHN O. MARSH, JR. FROM: DOUGLAS P. BENNETT SUBJECT: President's Television Message with Respect to His Decisions on Energy It is my understanding that Frank Zarb and Bob Hartmann are putting together the text of the President's address. I think it is important to pass along to you the suggestions of John Rhodes, Herm Schneebeli and Barber Conable. In effect, they feel that while the President should be firm with respect to the Congress' inability to develop meaningful energy policy, they strongly suggest that he neither gloat in victory nor unduly blast the Congress. The tone should be one of disappointment that the Congress was unable to develop a program, that he had delayed for a 60-day period and again for another 30-day period in hopes that a program would be dealt with by the Congress and it's apparent that the Congress has failed. In light of that and the growing danger of our dependence upon foreign oil, he must take the following steps to avoid serious conse- quences to our economy. Reliance on foreign oil is a dangerous and ab- solutely unacceptable course to follow. We must become independent. We can wait no longer. Consequently, I am taking the following steps, etc. Jack, while there is a chance the effort to override the President's veto of H. R. 1767, the measure to delay for 90 days the President's imposi- tion of the tariff, may not come up, as the Ways and Means may not report it out, if it does, we need every vote we can get - it will be close - and it seems to me we can ill afford to polarize the Democrats and lose some essential votes from that group. His taking these steps will still demonstrate his leadership but a blast at the Congress could result in our loosing this victory and the leverage we will need onthe decontrol of oil side. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON May 23, 1975 MEMORANDUM FOR: MAX L. FRIEDERSDORF THROUGH: VERN LOEN VL FROM: DOUGLAS P. BENNETT SUBJECT: Energy On an informal, advice seeking basis I conversed with a few Democrat members of the Ways and Means Committee regarding what they consider appropriate steps for the President to take and what they deem to be the action the Congress will take on the Ullman bill. In general terms, they were highly disenchanted, disappointed and generally down about the lack of ability of the Congress to make the necessary hard decisions to cope with the energy crisis. They further felt that the President should basically do "what he had to do. " All of them strongly favored and felt quite confident that the House would approve a five-year decontrol plan. In addition they indicated they would work very hard to get such a plan adopted. Specifically, the following Members said as follows: (1) Joe Karth - Advises a five-year decontrol plan with windfall profits tax, felt the majority of the House would approve it. Advocates a stiff automobile tax such as that which will be offered by Congressman Joe Fisher on the Floor when the Ullman bill comes up the week of June 9. He advocates going ahead with the second dollar and respecting the veto override of H.R. 1767 (the bill to block the President from doing this), Joe said "I will not vote it out of Ways and Means Committee. " (2) Charles Vanik - Strongly advocates a five-year decontrol plan. Is confident that a majority of the House will approve it. Feels this issue can be dealt with. With respect to the second dollar of tariff, he says "I'm OK on the second dollar. 11 - 2 - (3) Bill Green - - Green stated to me, "The President would be justified in doing what he had to do". With respect to H. R. 1767, re- calling that Green is the author of this bill, while not committing him- self, he says, "I could not in good conscience ask for an override". He further stated, after I read to him what Mansfield said yesterday, "I agree with Mansfield's statement". (4) Sam Gibbons - He is totally disenchanted with the lack of ability of the Congress to act. He said, "The President should go ahead with his program. Congress cannot act. That's the way the cookie crumbles". With respect to H. R. 1767, "I would not support bringing this out of committee". Sam also proposes three things: (1) we need to establish a big reserve; (2) we must conserve by the price mechanism; and (3) must develop alternate sources of energy. I said to him that this is basically the President's program and he said, "Yes, and I fundamentally agree with it". (5) Dan Rostenkowski - Dan feels the President should go ahead with the second dollar. Does not know if we can sustain a veto or not but this is not based on any headcount. He is uncertain about the Congress' ability to act. Doesn't know if he will vote for bringing out H. R. 1767. He might vote to bring it out but intends to vote to sustain it on the Floor. Very uncertain as to what he will do (in my opinion, Dan will do what Ullman and the Leadership want him to do). In addition to the twelve Republican members of the Ways and Means who will not vote H. R. 1767 out of committee, I count a minimum of the additional following votes: Landrum, Burleson, Gibbons, Waggonner and Karth. We need eighteen votes for it to fail in committee and at the time of this writing I have not been able to speak to Jones. In the past couple of weeks, he has advocated that the President proceed. In addition, Pike, Cotter and Pickle, who have made statements to me of the Congress' inability to act, think the President's program looks "pretty darn good". While peer pressure could force them to bring the bill out, I feel we definitely have seventeen votes and that there may be as many as five additional votes for preventing H. R. 1767 from coming out of the Ways and Means Committee. They are in disarray and disillusioned with the Congress on this issue. Clearly, we are ahead of the power curve. JUL 30 1975 July 29, 1975 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT FROM: MAX L. FRIEDERSDORF SUBJECT: Key Votes on Energy Bob Michel has analyzed votes on key energy bills thus far this session. It is an excellent guide to those Republicans opposing the Administration and those Democrats supporting us. bcc: Jack Marsh Frank Zarb FORDO is LIBRARY KEY VOTES ON ENERGY Energy is perhaps the most important national problem to be addressed in the 94th Congress. The Administration presented a comprehensive and well conceived plan for our long-term and short-term energy goals The Democrats with their two-to-one 94th Congress majority have not been able to agree on anything except blocking the Administration's proposal. Dur of the many energy votes (excluding strip mining) on the Floor so far this year, 9 emerged as "key votes." Dn these key votes, an average of 13 Republicans voted against the GOP position while an average of 47 Democrats joined us in supporting the Administration plan. lost frequent Republican "opponents" were: Member and Number of "wrong" votes Whalen 6 Gilman 4 Burke 3 Clancy 3 Peyser 5 Jeffords 4 Cohen 3 Eshleman 3 Heckler 5 Rinaldo 4 Harsha 3 McDade 3 Biester 5 Gude 4 Pressler 3 Goodling 3 Emery 4 Walsh 3 Grassley 3 Snyder 3 Most frequent Democrat "supporters" were" Member and Number of "right" votes Montgomery 9 Burleson 6 Flowers 5 Passman 5 Brown, Calif. 4 Landrum 8 Daniel 6 Sikes 5 Poage 5 Bowen 4 Satterfield 8 Milford 6 Boggs 5 Roberts 5 Hebert 4 McDonald 8 1 Young, Tex. 6 Breaux 5 Teague 5 Gibbons 7 Byron 5 Shipley 5 Jaggonner 7 Casey 5 Thornton 5 Ichord 5 Kazen 5 Long, La. 5 Mahon 6 Confidentiat THE WHITE HOUSE Determined to be an administrative marking Cancelled per E.O. 12356, Sec. 1.3 and WASHINGTON Archivist's memo of March 16, 1983 By DAD NARS date 2/6/86 July 30, 1975 MEMORANDUM FOR: THE PRESIDENT THROUGH: DICK CHENEY FROM: Max advises: JACK MARSH Jul The House resumed consideration of H. R. 7014, the Dingell bill and the objectionable Staggers/ Echardt amendment was approved by a vote of 218 to 207. Following consideration of the Krueger amendment, the House took up the President's Decontrol Plan The Senate rejected petition for cloture 54-38 to shut off debate on the President's Decontrol Plan. The Senate will not be able to disapprove the President's decontrol plan. The Disapproval Resolution passed the House 228-189 on decontrol which means a defeat of the Administration plan. Dick, a statement from Zab is coming behind this - attn: Nessen you MIKE MANSFIELD MONTANA United States Senate Office of the Majority Leader Mashington, D.C. 20510 August 1, 1975 The President The White House Washington, D.C. Dear Mr. President: As we enter the statutory August adjournment, an assessment of national energy policy is essential. During the past six (6) months, the federal government has attempted to overcome 40 years of inattention by giving the highest priority to the development of a national energy policy. You have provided great focus and stimulus to these efforts. I personally have never witnessed a more intensive undertaking by any Congress and I believe these efforts by so many have been most productive. However, there remain certain aspects of the comprehensive program that have yet to be resolved. Among these are pricing aspects with regard to domestic oil. I believe, however, that even this difficult determination will soon be achieved. This is particularly so in view of the fact that on so many energy policy issues there has been sub- stantial cooperation and accord between the Congress and the Administration. We have all become more informed on the details of the energy problem and especially on how energy decisions precipitate economic conse- quences. I, myself, have advocated a policy of gradual removal of controls and I believe the development of such a policy will evolve as the legislative process is permitted to work its will. Over what period and to what price are questions that can be answered in a legislative forum. As you know, in the last several days, many of us here in the Congress have been meeting with Mr. Greenspan, Mr. Zarb and others within the Administration to the end that a mutually agreeable solution along these lines would emerge. My impression is that we have come close -- very close -- to arriving at a satisfactory answer; one that all sides could live with and one that would demonstrate to the American people that their government -- both branches, both houses of Congress and both parties -- is working in harmony to resolve this most difficult issue. As close as we have come, however, time did not permit the solution to emerge. As a result, we are left in an extraordinary position. Without restraint, oil price increases could seriously damage the economy at a time when some hopeful signs are beginning to develop in certain sectors. Without restraint, oil price increases would provide profit rewards The President August 1, 1975 Page 2 of inordinate and unconscionable dimensions and at the cruel expense of those of our citizens least able to afford enormous price increases. No single economist, in or out of government, welcomes the all-at-once spectre of unrestrained oil prices with unrestrained impact on the American consumer. That the final details of an agreeable pricing formula have not been worked out, however, does not mean that, at least for the interim, we should not seek together to prevent what all agree would be the disasterous consequences brought on by the full economic impact of abrupt decontrol and no restraining or mitigating levers at all, be they aimed at equitable allocations, prices or profits or offsetting rebates. If allowed to happen, in my judgment, the damage occasioned would not and could not be rectified. To avoid such an occurrence is the reason I write this letter. It is to provide you with my thoughts on this issue which I view with the greatest degree of concern. It is to advise you that in my judgment the opportunity exists to enact a sensible oil price policy; one perhaps that will not give all sides everything they seek, but one which does not leave the Nation with the worst of all possible worlds --- as is the situation we face if the Emergency Allocation Act is not extended. In my judgment, an extension of the Allocation Act would avoid for the Nation the "worst of all" options. I am confident that you will provide the leadership that will permit the con- structive process of the past six months to continue. Sincerely, cc: Hon. Carl Albert frite mas ques Hon. Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr. Hon. Hugh Scott Hon. John J. Rhodes Hon. Robert C. Byrd P.S. I believe the added time will permit the completion of a truly national policy on energy worked out between the branches. We have come a long way since January, both on energy and economic recovery. In m. August 1, 1975 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE S 14689 cumstances there is no reason to object ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as H.R. 2166-Tax Reduction Act (includes to his request. follows: increase in investment tax credit including Mr. ROBERT C. BYRD. Mr. President, STATUS OF ENERGY RELATED BILLS public utilities, repeal of oil and gas deple- I: thank the Senator. tion allowance, and changes in foreign tax Goal and task bill No. and title, and passed The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without credits from foreign oil extraction, Mar. 22, Senate: 1975, Mar. 26, 1975, Public Law 94-12, Mar. 29, objection, the resolution will be stated. I. Reduce dependence on foreign oil: H.R. 1975. The assistant legislative clerk read as 1767-Suspend President's authority to im- H. Con. Res. 218-First Concurrent Resolu- pose oil import fees for 90 days, Feb. 19, 1975, follows: tion on the budget fiscal year 1976; Natural Vetoed, Mar. 1975. Resolved, That it is the sense of the Senate resources, environment and energy outlays II. Protect against disruption in oil im- that the President should require the Secre- assumed, $11,600,000, May 5, 1975. ports: S. 622-Standby energy authorities, tary of Agriculture to carefully monitor, H.R. 4035/H. Res. 351-Provide congres- Apr. 10, 1975. sional review of Presidential decisions remov- pursuant to the authority contained in sec- S.J. Res. 48-Defense Production Act of tion 812 of the Agriculture Act of 1970 (Pub- ing control on oil products, substituted S. 1950, extended until Dec. 31, 1975, Mar. 6, lic Law 93-86), sales and proposed sales of 621, June 11, 1975, July 16, 1975, (Vetoed, 1975, Public Law 94-9, Mar. 21, 1975. wheat and other grain for export for the July 21, 1975.) HR. 49-Develop petroleum. reserves on purpose of determining whether the quan- H. Res. 605/H. Res. 613/S. Res. 145-Disap- public lands, July 30, 1975. titles of such sales and proposed sales are proving President's proposed amendment to S. 677-Establish national Strategic Petro- likely to have a substantial inflationary im- end petroleum allocation and to decontrol leum Reserve Office in the FEA, July 8, 1975. pact in the United States on the cost of price of old oil, July 30, 1975. S. 1849-Extend Emergency Petroleum Al- food products made in whole or in part from S. 323-Protect franchised dealers in petro- location Act to Mar. 1, 1976, July 15, 1975. wheat and other grain or on the cost of meat leum products, June 20. 1975. S. 2173-Permit limited production from and meat products H.R. 3474/S. 598-Authorize ERDA Appro- NPR's in Colorado and Wyoming, July 29, SEC. 2. It is further the sense of the Senate priations for fiscal year 1976, July 31, 1975. 1975. S. 1716/H.R. 7001-Nuclear Reg. Commis- that If the President determines, on the basis S. 1537-Extend Defense Production Act sion, 1976, June 17, 1975. of the monitoring of such sales and proposed through Sept. 30, 1977, Aug. 1, 1975. H.R. 8122-Fiscal year 1976 appropriations, sales and on the basis of all other informa- III. Restrain and reshape energy demand: Public Works for water and power develop- tion available to him, that such sales and HR. 4485-Emergency Middle Income Hous- ment and energy research, July 31, 1975. proposed sales will have a substantial infie- ing Act (included building conservation as S. Con. Res. 13/H. Con. Res. 115-Congres- tionary impact in the United States on the title III, dropped in Conference report) Apr. sional approval of distribution of special nu- cost of such products, he should promptly 24, 1975, June 11, 1975, (Vetoed, June 24, clear material to International AEC, Febru- initiate action under section 4 of the Export 1975) Administration Act of 1969 to prohibit or H.R. 7014-Energy Conservation and On ary 19, 1975. S. 521-Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, curtail further exports of wheat or other Policy Act (titles IV, V), Apr. 10, 1975 July 30, 1975. grain to the extent necessary to avoid or S. 1730-Rail Transportation System, pro- minimize the infiationary impact on prices vide funds to repair, May 16, 1975. S. Con. Res. 14/H. Con. Res. 116-Congres- paid by consumers in the United States. S. 281/H.R. 2051-Regional Rail Reorgani- sional approval of distribution of special nu- zation Act, amended 1975, Jan. 29, 1975, Pub- clear material to EURATOM, Feb. 19, 1975. SEC. 3. The Secretary of the Senate shall promptly transmit copy of this resolution lic Law 94-5, Feb. 28, 1975. S. Con. Res. 15/H. Con. Res. 114-Congres- to the President. H.R. 8365-Department of Transportation sional approval to extend on existing atomic appropriations through Sept. 30, 1976, July energy agreement between the United States The PRESIDING OFFICER Without 25, 1975. and Israel, Feb. 19, 1975. objection, the resolution will be placed S. 852/H.R. 4975-Amtrak Improvement S. 391-Coal leasing amendments, July 31, on the calendar. Act, supplemental funds for fiscal year 1975- 1975. Mr ROBERT C. BYRD. Mr President, 77, May 13, 1975, Public Law 94-25, May 25, I yield the floor 1975. H.R. 4481-Emergency employment appro- SENATE ACCOMPLISHMENTS, JAN- priations (included $700,000,000 for railroad UARY 14-JULY 31, 1975 THE ENERGY RECORD-OF THE track repair, but deleted in final bill), Apr. 25, Mr. MANSFIELD. Mr. President, be- SENATE 1975, May 16, 1975, (Vetoed May 28, 1975). H.R. 5899-Supplemental appropriations fore the legislative recess, it benefits us Mr. MANSFIELD. Mr. President, the fiscal year 1975 (included $700,000,000 for to look at our record for the last 6½ Senate has passed nearly every energy railroad track repair, but deleted in final months. We-have dealt with some very measure advocated in its program for bill), May 20, 1975, June 11, 1975, Public Law important issues-several of which are energy sufficiency approved unanimously 94-32, June 12, 1975. very complicated and may be somewhat S. 1518-Motor Vehicle Information and by the majority conference last Feb- bewildering to the Nation. I refer, for ex- Cost Savings Act, June 5, 1975. ruary. There remain to be acted upon B. 349-Truth in Energy Act of 1975, July ample, to the contested New Hampshire only a few of the issues advocated in Senate election and to the parliamentary 11, 1975. the Senate's energy program. These in- S. 1883-Auto Fuel Economy Act of 1975 tie-up. connected with that issue, the clude: First, the creation of a National July 15, 1975. voting rights bill, and, earlier this year, Energy Production Board; second, a S. Res. 59-Energy Conservation Month, with the change in the cloture rule. Not- major mandatory coal conversion pro- Feb. 5, 1975 withstanding these matters, which have posal; third, a pricing policy for oil, for S. 2063-Home Energy Disclosure Act. inner-Senate institutional implications natural gas and for utilities; and fourth, IV. Increase domestic energy supplies (in- and hence profound long-range national cluding energy management and pricing is- tax incentives and penalties that must significance, the Senate has continued to sues) S. 7/H.R. 25-Strip Mining Control complement the conservation and pro- and Reclamation Act, Mar. 12, 1975, Mar. 20, carry out its more routine legislative re- duction objectives. These are the only 1975, May 5, 1975, (Vetoed, May 20, 1975) sponsibilities with some degree of effec- major issues that remain. They will be S. 621-Petroleum price increase limitation tiveness. It has not been an easy inter- acted upon soon after the Senate returns (sets ceiling for all-except "old" oil at Jan. 3, lude, these past few months, to put it from thestatutory recess. 1975 price, C. $11-$12 per barrel), May 1, 1975. mildly but the results have been worth- What is remarkable is not what re- S. 622-Standby energy authorities (title I, while. The following statistics which increase ceiling on "old" oil produced by sec- mains to be done, however, it is what the compare 1974 and 1975 in terms of out- ondary territory recovery, and title III, con- Senate has already achieved in terms put as of July 31 give some sense of the servation to other fuels), Apr. 10, 1975. of reaching our goal of energy sufficiency S. 994/H.R. 4224-Supplemental funds for scope of the endeavor: in order to obtain a substantial reduc- improved nuclear safety measures, Nuclear 1974 1975 tion in or dependence upon imports. Regulatory Commission, $50,200,000. Mar. 24, Days in session 103 115 For the Senate, the record is magnifi- 1975. Public Law 94-18. Apr. 25, 1975. Hours in session 639:52 732:29 H. Res. 427-Funding for study of OCS by Total measures passed 405 409 cent. It is one in which all Senators may Select Committee, July 30, 1975. Public laws 118 63 take great pride. To let that record speak S. 521-Outer Continental Shelf develop Private laws 36 16 for itself, I list those billls we have passed ment. July 30, 1975. Treaties 8 1 in connection with the goal they seek to S. 834-Amended the Mineral Leasing Act- Record votes 327 373 achieve and I ask unanimous consent of 1920 to enable States to use funds from that the list may be printed in the development of oil shale for purposes other With regard to the major issues of the RECORD than public roads and schools, Apr. 22, 1975. economic recession and basic energy There being no objection, the list was S. 586-Coastal Zone Management Act supply, the Democratic majority set forth amendments, July 16, 1975. a program of economic recovery and en- 14690 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE August 1, 1975 ergy sufficiency in February under the The health services-nurse training bill SENATE LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY INDEX (94TH able leadership of Senator PASTORE'S ad has now become law after being vetoed CONGRESS-1ST SESSION) (Br SENATE DEM- hoc committee. The Senate has proceeded twice. Three other major bills vetoed by OCRATIC POLICY COMMITTEE) to work diligently toward the enactment the President-housing, emergency un- SYMBOLS: P/H-Passed House; P/S- of this program as evidenced by the fol- employment appropriations and strip- Pased Senate; *-Vetoed in 1975; (VV)- lowing list: mining-have been reworked and have Passed by Voice Vote; numbers in paren- CONGRESSIONAL PEOGRAM FOR ENERGY Sur- repassed the Senate. The status of the thesis indicate number of record vote on FICIENCY STATUS OF MEASURES nine vetoed measures follows: passage, conference report, or reconsidera- tion. 1. Personal and Corporate Tax Reduction. STATUS OF PRESIDENTIAL VETOES (94TH AGRICULTURE Public Law 94-12. CONGRESS) 2. Disapproval of Oil Excise Tax, H.R. 1767. African/Brazilian Honeybee Control 18) 1. H.R. 1767, Oil Import Fees, President's Vetoed March 4. Disaster Loan Program (S. 555) authority to impose. Vetoed March 4. Re- 2. Repeal of Oil Depletion Allowance ($3 Food Stamp Increase (HR. 1589) ferred to Ways & Means. Relevant provisions billion gain for the taxpayers). Public Law Food Stamp Program Study (S. Res. 58) contained in H.R. 4035. 94-12. Food Stamps-SSI Recipient Eligibility (S. 2. H.R. 4296, Agricultural Price Supports. 4. Oil Price Control Extension, S. 1849. 1662) Vetoed May 1. House sustained veto on May Cleared for President July 31. Forest Pest Control (S. 441) 13. (Sec. of Agri. holds quarterly oversight 5. Strip Mining, H.R. 25. Vetoed. Simliar Forestry Research (S. 1307) (S. 1529) meetings with Agriculture committees on provisions in S. 391, P/S July 31. Insecticides (HR. 6387) subject.) 6. Coal Leasing, S. 391. P/S July 31. Livestock Credit (S. 1236) 3. H.R. 25, Strip Mining. Vetoed May 20. 7. Standby Energy Authorities Act, S. 622. Peanut Distribution (S. Res. 101) House sustained veto June 10. Similar provi- Plum Island Animal Disease Center (S. In conference. sions passed Senate in S. 391 on July 31. Res. 190) 8. Appliance Labeling Act. S. 359. P/S; con- 4. H.R. 5357, Tourist Promotion. Vetoed tained in H.R. 7014 under debate by House. Potato Stocks (S. Res. 122) May 28. Referred to House Interstate and 9. Automobile Fuel Economy, S. 1883. P/S; *Price Supports (H.R. 4296) Foreign Commerce Committee. Similar meas- contained in H.R. 7014 under debate by Watershed Projects (S. 1230) ure, S. 2003, became Public Law 94-55. Wheat Referendum (S. 435) House. 5. H.R. 4481, Emergency Employment Ap- 10. Strategic Energy Reserves, S. 677 (H.R. White Corn (S. Res. 155) propriations. Vetoed May 28. House sustained 49). Conference with House on HR. 49. APPROPRIATIONS June-4. Similar measure, H.J. Res. 492 be- 11. Naval Petroleum Reserves, H.R. 49. In came-Public Law 94-36. 1975 conference. 6. H.R. 4485, Emergency Middle-Income Continuing (H.J. Res. 219) 12. Coal Conversion Act Extension, S. 1849. Housing. Vetoed June 24. House sustained "Emergency Employment (HR. 4481) Vetoed earlier and now in S. 1849 which has June 25. Similar measure, H.R. 5398, became Foreign Assistance (H.R. 4592) been cleared for the President July 31. Public Law 94-50. Summer Youth Employment and Recrea 13. Mandatory Coal Conversion, S. 1777. To 7. H.R. 4035, Oil Pricing-President's au- tion (H.J. Res. 492) be reported to Senate. thority. Vetoed July 21. Referred to House In- Supplemental (H.J. Res. 210) (H.R. 5899) 14. Coastal Zone Amendments for Energy terstate & Foreign Commerce Committee. Re- Veterans' Supplemental (H.J. Res. 375) Facilities Siting. S. 586. P/S July 16. lated provisions included in H.R. 7014 which Vietnamese Refugee Aid (H.R. 6894) 15. Offshore Drilling amendments, 521. House is debating. 1976 P/S July 30. 8. H.R. 5901, Education Appropriations. 16. Natural Gas Reregulation, S. 692. On Vetoed July 25. House will vote to override on Agriculture (H.R. 8561) Senate calendar. September 9. Continuing (H.J. Res. 499) 17. ERDA Authorization, H.R. 3474. In 9. S. 66, Health Services-Nurse Training. Education (H.R. 5901) conference. Vetoed July 26. Senate overrode July 26. HUD (H.R. 8070) 18. National Energy Production Board, S. House overrode July 29. Became Public Law Legislative (H.R. 6950) 740. To be reported to Senate. 94-63. Transportation (H.R. 8365) 19. Industrial Conservation Act, S. 1908. Treasury-Postal Service (H.R. 8597) To be reported to Senate. Mr. MANSFIELD. A summary of meas- ATOMIC ENERGY 20. Energy Taxes, H.R. 6860. To be reported ures passed by the Senate is contained International Agreements: to Senate. in the report prepared by the staff of the Atomic Energy Cooperation Agreement Mr. MANSFIELD. You will note from Democratic Policy Committee. I ask With Israel (S. Con. Res. 15) unanimous consent that this report Enriched Uranium Distribution to EURA- the above list that almost all of these with its index as well as a status report TOM (S. Con. Res. 14) measures has passed the Senate at least Enriched Uranium Distribution to IAEA once. Only a few bills remain for floor on 1976 appropriations bills be inserted at this point in the RECORD. (S. Con. Res. 13) action in September: the creation of a Nuclear Regulatory Commission Authoriza- national energy production board, a There being no objection, the mate- tions (S. 994) (S. 1716) mandatory coal conversion program, an rial was ordered to be printed in the BUDGET industrial energy conservation bill, a RECORD as follows: Deferrals: pricing policy for oil, natural gas and for APPROPRIATIONS, 1976 Energy Research and Development Admin- utilities and tax incentives and penalties ENACTED OR CLEARED FOR PRESIDENT istration (S. Res. 32), (S. Res. 75), (S. Res. to complement conservation and produc- Education-Vetoed July 25; House to vote 76), (S. Res. 77), (S. Res. 78), (S. Res. 79), tion objections. on override September 9. (S. Res. 80).. HUD-Comprehensive Planning Grants (S. The Democratic program has helped to Legislative-Public Law 94-59 Res. 23). lay the basis for stopping the slide into Summer Youth Employment-Public Law Transportation-Highway Funds (S. Res. depression and to point the way toward 94-36 69). Continuing, 1976-Public Law 94-41. a solution to the energy shortage in ways Youth Conservation-Corps (S. Res. 205) Treasury, Postal Service-Cleared for Presi- other than devastating price increases as Rescissions: dent July 30. pressed by the administration. IN CONFERENCE, HEW-Health and Medical Service Pro- Legislative achievements are seldom HUD grams (H.R. 6573) easy. This year we have had to deal not Agriculture HUD-Homeownership Assistance (S. Res. only with unusual procedural delays Transportation 61). Agriculture, Commerce, DOD, Executive within the Senate but with a quick-on- PASSED HOUSE Office, General Services, Justice, HEW, State, the-trigger vetoing by the executive Public Works-Hearings in progress. Treasury (HR. 3260) branch. Vetoes have totaled nine in 7 Labor, HEW-Reported out of subcommit- Agriculture, Commerce, Consumer Product months-all on measures aimed at al- tee July 29. Safety, DOD. State, Justice, Commerce-On Senate cal- Resolutions: leviating the distress of recession and endar. First Budget Resolution (H. Con. Res. high energy prices. The best that can be Interior-Hearings in progress. 218). said for this practice is that it may rep- AWAIT HOUSE COMMITTEE ACTION CONGRESS resent a slight improvement over the 27 Defense-Subcommittee mark up com- August Recess (S. Con. Res. 54). vetoes of the present administration in pleted. Congressional Paycheck Disbursement the last session. I would also note at this. D.C.-In subcommittee. (H.R. 7405). point that the only vote the Senate has Foreign Aid-In subcommittee. Guam and Virgin Islands Delegate Allow- taken to override a veto has succeeded. Military Construction-In subcommittee. ance (H.R. 4269). FORD LIBRAR August 1, 1975 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE S14691 Joint Committee on the Bicentennial (S.: Oil Shale Revenues (S. 834) INTERNATIONAL Outer Continental Shelf Management (S. Arts and Artifacts Indemnity (S. 1800) Oon. Res. 44). supreme Court Chamber (S. Res. 164). 521) Cambodia-Food Aid (S. Res. 94) Petroleum Products Fair Marketing (S. CONSUMER AFFAIRS Israel (S. Res. 214) 323) Japan-U.S. Friendship Trust Fund (S. 824) Consumer Fraud (8. 670) Standby Energy Authority (S. 622) Consumer Product Safety (S. 644): Middle East Dispute (S. Res. 119) Strategic Energy Reserves (S. 677) Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (S. Res. Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Sav- Consumer Protection 200) ENVIRONMENT 146) Coastal Zone Management 586) Romania-Most Favored Nation Status (S. Ings 5. 1515). CRIME-JUDICIARY Council on Environmental Quality-Envi- Res. 219), (S. Con. Res. 35) Treaties: Billingual Court Proceedings (S. 565) ronmental Policy (H.R. 6054) Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure (HR. Environmental Impact Statements (H.R. International Office of Epizootics (Ex. M, 3130) 93d-2d) 6799). Federal Rules of Evidence (S. 1549) National Advisory Committee on Oceans United Nations Peacekeeping Forces in and Atmosphere (H.R. 5447) Middle East (S. 818) Florida Judicial District (S. 723). Pyramid Sales (S. 1509) Ocean Dumping (HR. 5701) Turkey-Military Assistance (S. 846) Robert E. Lee (S.J. Res. 23) Scrimshaw Art Preservation 229) Turkey-Military Assistance; Board for In- Three-Judge Courts (S. 537) *Strip Mining (H.R. 25) ternational Broadcasting (S. 2230) Vietnam and Cambodia-Humanitarian DEFENSE GENERAL GOVERNMENT Assistance (S. 1696) Coast Guard Authorization (H.R. 5217) American Legion Badges-Patent Renew- Vietnam Assistance and Evacuation (H.R. Defense Production-Commission on Pro- als: 1484) ductivity and Work, Quality (S.J. Res. 94). American Legion (S. 720) Vietnam Peace Negotiations (S. Res. 133) Diego Garcia (S. Res. 160) American Legion Auxiliary (S. 721) Vietnamese Refugee Aid Authorization Military Construction Authorization (S. Sons of American Legion (S. 719) (H.R. 6755) 1247) Assistant Secretary of Commerce (S. 1622) Military Procurement Authorization (H.R. Vietnamese Refugees (S. Res. 187) Attorney General's Salary (S.58) Vietnamese Refugees Welcome (S. Res. 148) 6674) Barrier-Free Environment (S. Con. Res. Naval Museum (S. Con. Res. 9) World Food Conference (S. Con. Res. 19) 11) Nuclear-Trained Naval Officers Pay Bonus Bikini Atoll (H.R. 5158) MEMORIALS, TRIBUTES, AND MEDALS Extension S. 2114). F.B.I Director, Ten-Year Term for (S. Aleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn (S.J. Res. 36) Officer Graduate School Appointees (S. 1172) American Revolution Bicentennial Com- 1767) Federal Election Commission (S. 1434) memorative Medals (S. 371) DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Federal Metal and Nonmetalic Mine Safety Apollo-Soyuz Test Project (S. Res. 222) Southeastern University (S. 611). Board Abolishment (S. 1774) Bess Truman's Birthday (S. Res. 65) ECONOMY-FINANCE General Federation of Women's Clubs (S. Boys Scouts of America (S. Con. Res. 6) Appalachian Regional Development (H.R. 240) Girl Scouts of America (S. Con. Res. 22) 4073) GSA Leases (S.1260) International Ladies Garment Workers Bank Acquisitions 2209) NASA Authorization (H.R. 4700) Union (S. Res. 194) Commodity Futures (H.J. Res. 335) National Arboretum (S. 1649) King Faisal, Death of (S. Res. 120) Council on International Economic Policy National Guard Technicians' Retirement Martin Luther King (S. Res. 14) (H.R. 5884). (S.J. Res. 97) (S. 584) Rabbai Menachem Schneerson (S. Res. 22) Council on Wage and Price Stability (S. National Portrait Gallery (S. 1657) Roy Wilkins (S. Res. 35) 409) National Science Foundation Authoriza- U.S. Flag Display (S.J. Res. 98) Duty Suspensions: tion (H.R. 4723) Tom Steed Resvoir (S. 1531) Hopper Cars (H.R. 7731) Overseas Citizens Voting Rights (8.95) Veterans' Day (S. 331) Istle Fiber-Child Support Funding (H.R. Patent Cooperation Treaty (S. 24) Vietnam Veterans (S. Res. 171) 7709) Small Business Act Amendments (S. 1839) NATURAL RESOURCES-NATIONAL HISTORIC SITES Platinum and Carbon (H.R. 7728) Smithsonian Institution Museum Support American Falls Dam Replacement (S. 1152) Watches-Child Support (H.R. 7710) Facilities (S.907) Assateague Island National Seashore, Zinc-Copper (H.R. 7716) Smithsonian Institution Site (H.R. 5327) Maryland and Virginia (S. 82) Lower Interest Rates (H. Con. Res. 133) Standard-Reference Data Program (H.R. Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic National Commission on Supplies and 37) Site (HR. 2808) Shortages (S.J. Res. 27), (S.J. Res. 48), (S.J. *Tourism Promotion (H.R. 5357), 2003) Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona Res. 560) Trust Territory of the Pacific (S. 326) (H.R. 4109) National Insurance Development Program Voting Rights (H.R. 6219) Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas (H.R. 4075) War Risk Insurance (H.R. 8564) (S. 313) Public Debt Limit Extensions (H.R. 2634), GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES Hells Canyon National Recreation Area (S. (H.R. 8030) Cost of Living Increase-Postal Service 322) Public Works Employment (H.R. 5247) Repatriated U.S. Citizens-SSI Recipient OSHA Compliance (H.R. 2559) Indian Trails (S. 1123) Food Stamp Eligibility (H.R. 6698) Part-Time Government Employees (S. Indoor Recreation Facilities (S.288) 792) Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Savings and Loan Associations (S.J. Res. 102) Travel Expenses (S. 172) Park, Washington and Alaska (S. 98) Securities Acts Amendments (S.249) HEALTH Saline Water Authorization (H.R. 8109) Social Security-Medicaid (HR. 8109) Volunteers in the Parks (S. 896) Communicable Disease Control-Consumer Wilderness Areas: Stock Transfer Taxes 2136) Health Education (S. 1466) Tax Rebate-State Taxation Res. 158) Eagles Nest Wilderness, Colorado (S. 268) Developmentally Disabled Persons Assist- Tax Reduction (H.R. 2166) Flat Tops Wilderness, Colorado (S. 267) ance (H.R. 4005) Unemployment Compensation (HR. 6900) Sheep Mountain Wilderness (S. 74) Drug Abuse Office and Treatment (S. 1608) Variable Interest Rate Mortgages (S. Con. Snow Mountain DeFacto Wilderness (S. *Health Services-Nurse Training (S. 66) Res. 45) 1391) Medical Device Safety (S. 510) Virgin Islands Unemployment Compensa- Older Americans (H.R. 3922) NOMINATIONS (ACTION BY ROLLCALL VOTE) tion-Railroad Retirement (H.R. 9091) School Lunch and Child Nutrition Pro- Alexander P. Butterfield (S. 182) EDUCATION gram (S. 1310) Stanley K. Hathaway to be Secretary of College Work-Study Program Funds (H.R. School Lunch Program (H.R. 4222) Interior 4221) Supplemental Food Programs (H.R. 7136) Carla Anderson Hills to be Secretary of Handicapped Children (S.6) HUD HOUSING Lister Hill Scholarship (S. 1191) Emergency Housing (H.R. 5398) Thomas J. Meskill to be U.S. Circuit Judge ENERGY *Emergency Middle-Income Housing (H.R. PROCLAMATIONS Automobile Fuel Economy (S. 1883) 4485) American Business Day (S.J. Res. 15) Coal Leasing-Strip Mining (S. 391) INDIANS American Institute of Banking Week Emergency Petroleum Allocation (S. 1849) American Indian Policy Review Commis- (S.J. Res. 58) Energy Labeling and Disclosure (S.849) sion (S. 2073) Buchenwald Concentration Camp (S.J. ERDA Authorization (HR. 8475) Indian Claims Commission (H.R. 3979) Res. 56), (S. Res. 123) International Petroleum Exposition (S.J. Indian Health Care (S. 522) Car Care Month (S.J. Res. 57) Res. 59) Klamath Indian Land-Colonial Williams- Child Abuse Awareness Week (S.Res. 43) Naval Petroleum Reserves (H.R. 49) burg (E.R. 83) Earth Day (H.J. Res. 258) *Oil Import Fees (H.R. 1767) Pueblo of Laguna (S. 557) Energy Conservation Month (S. Res. 59) *Oil Pricing (H.R. 4035) Pueblo Tribe, New Mexico (S. 217) Historic Preservation Week (H.J. Res. 242) S 14692 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE August 1, 1975 Hobby Month (S.J. Res. 84) are made to victims of natural and major ping. and handling of food stamps; and (4) Honor America (S.J. Res. 92) disasters or emergencies and make additional increase penalties for those who abuse the Indian Day (S.J. Res. 44) credit assistance available to them: elimi- program. as well as any other recommends- Music in Our Schools Day (S.J. Res. 18) nates the requirement that there be - gen- tions he deems desirable. S. Res. 58. Senate Newspaper Week (S.J. Res. 46). eral need for agricultural credit; clarifies the adopted Feb. 5, 1975. (6) Newspaper Carrier Day (S.J. Res. 46) authority of the Secretary to delegate au- Food stamps-SSI recipient eligibility: Norwegian-American Day (S. Res. 135) thority to State directors of the Parmers Continues through June 30, 1976, the provi- Shut-In Day (S.J. Res. 79) Home Administration to make emergency stone of law under which the Secretary of Space Observance (S. Con. Res. 47) loans to an area if the director finds that a Agriculture issued his regulations governing Youth Art Month S.J. Res. 8) natural disaster has substantially affected the eligibility of SSI recipients (aged, blind SENATE twenty-five or less farming. ranching. or ag- and disabled) to receive food stamps and Cloture Rule (S. Res. 4) riculture operations in the area; provides participate, where applicable, in the family Commission on the Operation of the that loans would be made only to victims of commodity distribution program: permits eli- a disaster who are unable to obtain sufficient gible SSI food stamp recipients to use the Senate (S. Res. 277) credit elsewhere at reasonable rates and Committss Expenses (S. Res. 111), (S. Res. stamps, where a need exists, to purchase terms with respect to loan applications filed 191), S. Res. 207) meals prepared and delivered to them by after July 9, 1975; makes emergency loans Committee Staffing (S. Res. 60), (8. Res. private nonproft organizations ("meals on available for livestock (as well as crop) wheels"): and directs the Secretary to pro- 182) changes deemed desirable by the applicant as Floor Privileges (S. Res. 196) vide certification procedures to allow a food a result of shifts in market demand occur- Government Intelligence (S. Res. 231) stamp aid applicant to receive temporary ring after a disaster; authorizes loans in ex- New Hampshire Senate Contest (S. Res. certification and authorization to purchase cess of the actual loss caused by the disaster 177). (S. Res. 202) food stamps on the same day the person ap- New Hampshire Senate Vacancy-Select provided that a rate of interest is charged plies. S. 1662. P/S June 10, 1975. (VV) for the amount in excess which is equal to Committee on Nutrition and Human Needs Forest pest control: Provides that funds the commercial rate charged for similar appropriated for fiscal year 1975 to carry out (S. Res. 54) loans; requires that an applicant seeking an Select Committee on Intelligence (S. Res. the program of eradication and control of emergency loan based on production losses 21), (S. Res. 167). (S. Res. 165) forest insect pests and diseases shall remain Senate Photograph (S., Res. 217), (S. show that his operation sustained at least available until expended. S. 441. Public Law 20 percent loss as a result of the disaster; Res. 218) 94-40, approved June 20, 1975. (VV) requires the Secretary to accept as security Witness Fees (S. Res. 17) Forestry research: Amends the McIntyre- for: repayment of emergency loans collateral Stennis Act of 1962 to make privately en- TRANSPORTATION-COMMUNICATIONS which has depreciated in value because of dowed colleges eligible for the cooperative Airport and Airway Development (S. 1972) the disaster if the Secretary has confidence program of forest research under this act. Amtrak-Penn Central (S: 281) in the repayment ability of the applicant S. 1307. P/S Mar. 24, 1975. (VV) Amtrak Supplemental Authorization (H.R. with such loans repayable at a time deemed Amends the McIntyre-Stannis Act of 1962 5975) justifiable by the needs of the applicant; to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to Cargo Vessels-Passengers (H.R. 5405) provides annual subsequent loans for a make matching grants to private colleges and Federal-Aid Highway Projects (H.R. 3786) period of up to 5 years when the borrowers universities (that are ineligible under pres- Maritime Authorizations (S. 332). (S. 1542) need the credit to continue their operations ent law) which carried out a forestry and Railroad Improvement and Employment and canot obtain financing from other research program prior to enactment; au- (S. 1730) sources with interest rates for such loans at thorizes such additional funds as necessary; Railroad Safety-Hazardous Materials the commercial rate; authorizes the Secre- and authorizes the Secretary to appoint of- Transportation Authorizations (S. 1462) tary-for any disaster occurring after Janu- ficials of participating colleges and universi- Railroad Temporary Operating Authority ary 1, 1975-to make an emergency loan for ties to the advisory committee. S. 1529. P/S (Rock Island) 917) an operating-type purpose for 20 years if it is Apr. 29, 1975. NOTE: (This bill is intended to Railroad Unemployment and Sickness Ben- determined that the -applicant's financial clarify the purpose of S. 1307 which passed efits (H.R. 8714) need justified a longer payment term than the Senate on Mar. 25, 1975.) (VV) Shrimp Fisheries (H.R. 5709) that normally extended for operating loans in Insecticides: Extends the Federal Insecti- Tuna Fisheries (H.R. 5522) order to afford needed relief to victims of cide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act from VETERANS such severe disasters as the January 1975 July 1, 1975, through September 30. 1975. and blizzard in the Midwest; provides that loans Disability Compensation and Survivors authorize therefor $11,967,000. H.R. 6387. made by the Small Business Administration Benefits (H.R. 7767) in connection with disasters occurring after Public Law 94-51, approved July 2, 1975. (VV) Veterans' Physician Pay (HR. 8240) enactment of this act shall bear an interest Livestock credit: Amends the Emergency rate not more than the average annual inter- Livestock Credit Act of 1974 to (1) extend SENATE LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY (94TH CONGRESS, financial assistance to a farmer or rancher est rate on all interest-bearing obligations of LST Smatow) (Br SENATE DEMOCRATIC POL- the United States; and requires the Secre- primarily involved in the breeding, raising. ICT COMMITTEE) tary to testify before the House and Senate fattening, or marketing of livestock includ- Days in Seasion 116 committees on Agriculture before February ing dairy cattle; (2) permit secondary financ- Hours in Sension 739 :49 15 of each year to provide justification in ing of the guaranteed portion of livestock Total Measures Passed 425 detail of amounts requested in the budget loans through the Federal Financing Bank; Private Laws 16 to be appropriated for the next fiscal year for (3) provide that contracts of guarantee shall Treatine 1 the purposes authorized in the Consolidated not require the Secretary of Agriculture to Confirmations 28, 035 Farm and Rural Development Act, and of the guarantee more than 90 percent of principal Record Votes 276 amounts estimated to be utilized during such and interest on such loan; (4) provide that Vetoes 9 fiscal year from the Agricultural Credit In- guaranteed loans shall be for the periods SYMBOLS: P/-Passed House: P/S-Passed surance Fund and the Rural Development In- reasonably required by the needs of the bor- surance Fund. S. 555. Public Law 94- ap- rower but not to exceed 7 years and may be Senate: --Vetoed in 1975; (VV)-Passed by Voice Vote: numbers in parenthesis indicate proved 1975. (VV) renewed for not more than 3 years; (5) in- crease the guarantee of a line credit from numbers in parenthesis indicate number of Food stamp increase: Suspends until De- $250,000 to $350,000 and limits the total out- record vote on passage, conference report, or cember 30, 1975, the proposed administra- standing loan guarantees to $1.5 billion: (6) reconsideration. tive increase in the costs of coupons to food authorize the payment of administrative ex- AGRICULTURE stamp recipients published in the Federal penses from any funds available including Register on January 22, 1975, (which would African/Brazilian honeybee control: the Agriculture Credit Insurance Fund; (7) have the effect of increasing food stamp pur- Amends the Act of 1922 regarding honeybees extend the act from July 25, 1975, until De- chase requirements to 30 percent of net in- by prohibiting the importation of honeybees cember 31, 1976; (8) require that action by come for nearly all food stamp recipients by in all of their life stages (from germ plasm the Department of Agriculture on each loan March 1, 1975), in order to give Congress an to adult) except under certain specified con- application be completed within 30 days; (9) opportunity to pass on the merit of such an ditions and authorizing the Secretary of Ag- require collateral adequate to protect the increase. H.R. 1589. Public Law 94-4, with- riculture to cooperate with State govern- government's interest but allows collateral out approval Feb. 20, 1975. (8) ments, organizations, individuals, and the which has depreciated in value owing to tem- governments of Mexico, Canada and the Cen- Food stamp program study: States the porary economic conditions; and (10) require tral American countries to eradicate and sense of the Senate that the Secretary of an annual report on the effectiveness of the control the spread of undesirable species of Agriculture should conduct a study of the Act; and also amends the Consolidated Farm honeybees, including all forms of the Afri- food stamp program and report to Congress and Rural Development Act to provide that can (or Brazilian) honeybee. S. 18. P/S June by June 30, 1975, recommendations for legis- contracts of guarantee under that Act shall 18, 1975. (VV) lative changes which will (1) disqualify fam- not require the Secretary to guarantee more Disaster loan program: Amends the Con- ilies who have adequate incomes; (2) re- than 90 percent of the principal and inter- solidated Farm and Rural Development Act to duce administrative complexities; (3) tight- est on such loans. S. 1236. Public Law 94-35, simplify the procedures under which loans en accountability for procurement, ship- approved June 16, 1975. (vv) FORD August 1, 1975 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE 14693 Feanut distribution: Expresses the sense of Emergency employment: Appropriates a to Palestinian refugees, funds to the Presi- the Senate that the Secretary of Agriculture total of $5,306,508,000 in new budget author- dent for international financial institutions tramediately take steps to distribute excess ity. $485 million in loan authority and $92,- (Asian Development Bank, Inter-American peanut stocks in useful edible forms to needy 362,000 in liquidation of contract authority Development Bank, and the International persons at home and abroad under the do- for the acceleration of existing Federal pro- Development Association) of $619,126,982; mestic food assistance programs and the Pub- grams and projects in order to increase im- and lic LAW 480 program. S. Res. 101. Senate mediately employment throughout the na- Sets a limitation on use of corporate funds adopted Mar. 1975. (VV) tion; provides two approaches to the unem- for the Export-Import Bank of $6,413,328,000 From Island Animal Disease Center: States ployment problem: (1) $2,318,150,000 in di- which is the same as the House amount and the mease of the Senate that the Office of rect creation of jobs as follows: $1.625 billion the budget estimate. H.R. 4592. Public Law Management and Budget should expedite its in public service jobs, $458,050,000 for sum- 94-11, approved Mar. 26, 1975. (77) consideration of the supplemental budget re- mer youth employment and transportation, Summer youth employment and recrea- quest of the Department of Agriculture for $30 million in jobs for older Americans, $119.8 tion: Appropriates a total of $473,350,000 for $5.45 million for the expansion of animal million in work-study grants for college stu- the summer youth employment and recrea- quarantine facilities and diagnostic labora- dents, $70 million in the work incentive pro- tion programs of which $15,300,000 is to be tories and for the construction of a pilot vac- gram to provide jobs, training and related used for the recreation program. H. J. Res. cine plant at the Plum Island, New York, child care for welfare recipients, and $15.3 492. Public Law 94-36, approved June 16, Animal Disease Center, and forward this re- million for the summer youth recreation pro- 1975. (VV) quest to Congress for its consideration. S. gram to be administered by the Community Supplemental: Appropriates a total of Res. 190. Senate adopted June 19. 1975. (VV) Services Administration which together with $143,175,000 in new budget authority for fis- Potato stocks: States the sense of the Sen- funds previously appropriated or available cal year 1975 of which $17,175,000 is for al- ate that the Secretary of Agriculture im- total about $3.5 billion; and (2) $2,988,358,- teration, maintenance, furnishing, and pro- mediately take steps to distribute potato 000 for funding of projects which would tection of House office space, $1 million is for stocks, which are now in abundant supply, stimulate jobs through acceleration of on- temporary parking facilities for the Senate in useful edible forms to needy persons at going public works projects, increase of rural and additional costs in acquiring the site for home and abroad under the domestic food water and sewer grants, improvement and a Senate garage, and the remaining $125 assistance programs and the Public Law 480 modernization of existing veterans' hospitals, million is for operating assistance for the program to supplement protein deficiencies, increased maintenance of the national ceme- Penn Central and other railroads in reor- the basic cause of malnutrition. S. Res. 122. teries, reforestation and timber stand im- ganization under the Regional Rail Reorga- Senate adopted May 16, 1975. (VV) provement, expansion and upgrading of fa- nization Act of 1973, and contains an in- Price supports: Establishes an emergency cilities in national parks, forests and other crease of $150 million in loan guarantees for price support program for the 1975 crop or Federal lands, increased assistance to small these railroads upon which no appropria- commodity year for upland cotton, wheat, businesses, major repairs and renovations of tions action is required; and repeals the pro- feed grains, soybeans and milk: increases the existing buildings, and purchase of automo- visions of Public Law 93-554 which, in effect, target price on cotton from 38 cents to 45 biles used by Federal agencies. H.R. 4481. amounted to a blanket 5 percent reduction cents a pound, on corn from $1.38 a bushel Vetoed May 28, 1975. House sustained veto in Government travel. H.J. Res. 210. Public to $2.25 and on other feed grains at com- June 4,1975. (151) Law 94-6, approved Feb. 28, 1975. (31) parable levels, on wheat from $2.05 a bushel Foreign assistance: Appropriates a total of Appropriates in title I, a total of $15,066,- to $3.41; increases the production loan levels $3,674,346,982 in new obligational authority, 595,998 in new obligational authority for on cotton from 34 to 38 cents per pound, on which is $175,926,982 more than the amount general program supplemental appropria- corn and feed grains from $1.10 a bushel to allowed by the House and $271,750,000 less tions for fiscal year 1975, advance funding $1.87, and on wheat from $1.37 a bushel to than that allowed by the Senate, $272,113,927 for fiscal 1976, and one small item for fiscal $2.50; sets the support price of milk at no less than the fiscal year 1975 amended budget 1974; in addition, also provides $206,407,- less than 85 percent of the parity price on estimate, and $193,637,982 more than the 375 in transfer authority, $274,306,000 in the date of enactment and provides that the 1974 appropriations; and includes: increased limitations and $53,714,000 for liq- milk support price shall be adjusted quar- Appropriations for Foreign Assistance Act uidation of contract authority; in title II, terly. thereafter, with this provision to re- activities of $854,800,000 in new obligational provides for increased pay costs; and in title main in effect until April 1, 1976; and con- authority for economic assistance, which in- III, prohibits use of funds under this Act to tains other provisions. H.R. 4296. Vetoed May cludes $300 million for food and nutrition force the busing of students in schools or 1, 1975. House sustained veto May 13, 1975. development assistance; $125 million for school districts which are desegregated as (116) population planning and health development defined in title IV of the Civil Rights Act of Watershed projects: Amends the Watershed assistance; $125 million for international or- 1964, to abolish a desegregated school, or to Protection and Flood Prevention Act to re- ganizations and programs; $5 million for force the transfer of students in desegregated quire congressional approval of watershed the United Nations Environment Fund; schools, and prohibits the use of funds under projects where the estimated Federal contri- $500,000 earmarked for the National As- this Act for busing of students or teachers bution is in excess of $750,000 instead of sociation of the Partners of the Alliance skill in order to overcome racial imbalance in $250,000 as under existing law. S. 1230. P/S exchange program among peoples of the any school or school system or carry out a June 21, 1975. (VV) Americas; $17.5 million for international nar- plan of racial desegregation of any school Wheat referendum: Amends the Agricul- cotics control; $35 million for famine or dis- or school system; and contains other pro- tural Adjustment Act to change the market- aster relief assistance; $25 million for as- visions. H.R. 5899. Public Law 94-32, ap- ing year for wheat from July 1-June 30, to sistance to Portugal and Portuguese colonies proved June 12, 1975. (192, 194) June 1-May 31. S. 435. Public Law 94-61, ap- in Africa gaining independence; $440 million Veterans' supplemental: Appropriates an proved July 25, 1975. (VV) for Indochina Postwar Reconstruction As- additional $638,038,000 for Veterans Admin- White corn: Expresses the sense of the sistance; $100. million for the Middle. East istration readjustment benefits to fund the Senate that the Department of Agriculture Special Requirements Funds; and $660 mil- authorized increases contained in Public should continue the white corn survey, which lion for Security Supporting Assistance and Law 93-337 which increased to 10 years provides the white corn industry with critical Middle East peace programs; the 8 year delimiting period for post-Korean data for orderly production, marketing and Appropriations for military assistance of veterans; in Public Law 93-358 which in- processing, and make the survey reliable by $450 million in new obligational authority, creased from $2,800 to $3,300 the maximum obtaining data from all the significant white which equals the 1974 appropriation, and is grant for specially equipped automobiles corn producing States. S. Res. 155. Senate $757 million below the budget estimate of for disabled veterans and extended eligi- adopted May 21, 1975. (VV) $1,207,000,000 in new obligational authority, bility for training and adaptive equipment; which, when added to other available funds, in Public Law 93-356 which increased from APPROPRIATIONS would support a proposed fiscal year 1975 $17,500 to $25,000 the housing grant for 1975 program of $1,246,000,000; certain disabled veterans; and in Public Continuing: Extends the continuing reso- Appropriations for foreign military credit Law 93-602 which increased from 18.2 per- lution, which expires on February 28, 1975, to sales of $300 million, which is $255 million cent to 22.7 percent the monthly allowance provide obligational authority for foreign less than the budget- estimate of $555 mil- for vocational rehabilitation trainee pro- assistance programs through March 25, 1975, lion and, combined with outside credits, will grams makes a total VA appropriation of and funding of activities under title IX of support a total military credit sales program $4,125,738,000 for fiscal year 1975; and ap- the Public Health Service Act through June of up to $872.5 million, the ceiling established propriates $500,000 for salaries and expenses 30, 1975, for the following programs within in the authorization bill; of the Federal Election Commission. H.J. HEW and the Community Services Adminis- Appropriations for other foreign assist- Res. 375. Public Law 94-17, approved Apr. 25, tration which did not achieve final enact- ance of $844,546,982, which is $355,813,927 1975. (140) ment during the 93d Congress: Health rev- less than the budget estimate of $1,200,360,- Vietnamere refugee aid: Appropriates enue Sharing and Services; Nurse Training: 909, and includes $77 million for the Peace $405 million to aid refugees from Cambodia Health Manpower; Development Disabilities Corps, $90 million for the Cuban Refugee and Vietnam-$305 million to the Depart- Services and Construction: and the Regional Program, $8,420,000 for migration and refugee ment of State for relocation and resettle- Medical program. H.J. Res. 219. Public Law assistance, $40 million for Soviet Jewish im- ment costs and $100 million to the Depart- 94-7, approved Mar. 14, 1975. (VV) migrants to Israel, $10 million for assistance ment of Health, Education, and Welfare for R.FORD LIBRAR 14694 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE August 1, 1975 income, medical and education assistance $1,275,352,000 for the transition period priations Act (PL. 93-393) for various pro- to refugees in the United States-and pro- July 1-September 30, 1976, for the Treasury grams within the Energy Research and De- hibits aid to the government of Vietnam. Department, the Postal Service, the Execu- velopment Administration. By this action, H.R. 6894. Public Law. 94-24, approved tive Office of the President, and certain other deferral of budget authority was disap- May 24, 1975. (187) independent agencies. H.R. 8597. Public Law proved for the following programs: Bio- 1976 and transition period 94- approved 1975. (334) medical and Environmental Research-Arti- ATOMIC ENERGY ficial Heart Research, $4 million (S. Res. 32); Agriculture: Appropriates a total of $11,- International agreements Nuclear Materials, $12 million (S. Res. 75); 099,033,000 for fiscal year 1976 and $2,058,- Laser Fusion Program. $4.7 million (S. Res. 854,500 for the transition period July 1- Atomic energy cooperation agreement with 76); Controlled Thermonuclear Research- September 30, 1976 for the Department of Israel: Approves the proposed two year ex- Fusion Program, $8 million (S: Res. 77); Agriculture and related agencies programs. tension of the Agreement for Cooperation Physical Research, $2.7 million (S. Res. 78); H.R. 8561. P/H July 14, 1975; P/S amended Between the United States and Israel which Gas Cool Fast Reactor Program. $6.7 million July 25, 1975; Senate requested conference concerns peaceful research applications in (S. Res. 79): and LMFBR Technology, $8 July 25, 1975. (333) the field of atomic energy. S. Con. Res. 15. million (S. Res. 80). S. Res. 32, S. Res. 75, S. Continuing: Makes continuing appropria- Senate adopted Feb. 19, 1975; House adopted Res. 76, S. Res. 77, S. Res. 78, S. Res. 79, S. tions for fiscal year 1976 which shall be avail- Mar. 11, 1975. (VV) able from July 1, 1975, and until enactment Res. 80. Senate adopted May 7. 1975. (VV) Enriched uranium distribution to of the individual appropriations act or the HUD-Comprehensive planning grants: EURATOM: Approves the proposed increase sine die aljournment of the first session of Disapproves the $50 million deferral for the (from the present 35,000 megawatt celling this Congress, whichever occurs first. H.J. HUD Comprehensive Planning Grant Pro- to 55,000 megawatts) in the amount of en- Res. 499. Public Law 94-41, approved June 27, gram recommended by the President in his riched uranium which may be distributed by message of November 26, 1974. S. Res. 23. 1975 (230). the United States to EURATOM under Sec- *Education: Appropriates $7,480,312,952 tion 54 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as Senate adopted Mar. 13, 1975. (VV) for fiscal year 1976 and $464,683,000 for the Transportation-highway funds: Disap- amended, to support the fuel cycle of power transition period July 1-September 30, 1976, proves the $9,136,590,427 deferral for Federal reactors in the Community, such transfers highway funds to the States recommended for education programs, including support to to be subject to:the additional Agreement local school districts, aid to individuals at- by the President in his message of Septem- for Cooperation with EURATOM (which tending institutions of higher learning, and ber 20, 1974. S. Res. 69. Senate adopted among other things, contains provisions for special assistance to the needy and the Apr. 24, 1975. (149) safeguards against the diversion of special Youth Conservation Corps: Disapproves handicapped. H.R. 5901. Public Vetoed July nuclear material to military applications) the $10 million deferral for the Forest Service 25, 1975. House to consider September 9, 1975. and in accordance with our Non-Prolifera- Youth Conservation Corps program recom- (258,293) tion Treaty: obligations. S. Con. Res. 14. HUD: Appropriates $1,792,614,000 for the mended by the President and reported by adopted Feb. 19, 1975; House tabled the Comptroller General in his letter of Department of Housing and Urban Develop- Mar. 17, 1975. (VV) ment and various independent agencies for Enriched uranium distribution to the In- July 9, 1975. S. Res. 205. Senate adopted fiscal year 1976 and $5,647,448,000 for the ternational Atomic Energy Agency: Approves July 10, 1975. (VV) transition period July 1-September 30, 1976. the proposed increase in the amount of en- Rescissions H.R. 8070. P/H June 24, 1975; P/S amended riched uranium which may be distributed HEW-Health and medical service pro- July 26, 1975; Senate requested conference by the United States to the IAEA under grams: Disapproves $264,700,000 of the pro- July 25, 1975. (338) Section 54 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, posed rescission of $266,323,000 recommended Legislative: Appropriates $827,546,570 for as amended, to allow for the support of fuel by the President in his messages of April 8 the legislative branch for fiscal year 1976 and cycle of power reactors, to be purchased and May 8, 1975, for the following programs $207,391,365 for the transition period July 1- from U.S. manufacturers, located in member of the Department of Health, Education and September 30, 1976, which includes funds for states of IAEA (2 in Mexieo, 1 in Yugoslavia) Welfare: Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Mental- the Architect of the Capitol to prepare having a total installed capacity of 2,015 Health: D.C. medical facilities; Nurse train- studies and develop a master plan for future megawatts of electrical energy. S. Con. Res. ing, allied and public health, and funding. development within the Capitol grounds and 13. Senate adopted Feb. 19, 1975:- House - for medical facilities and construction; and to remove architectural barriers to the handi- tabled Mar. 17, 1975. (VV) emergency food and medical services, and capped on Capitol Hill, funds for increases in Nuclear Regulatory Commission authoriza- summer youth sports; and approves the re- salaries for top Senate officials and staff em- tions: Authorizes supplemental appropria- scission of $1,623,000 for health services. H.R. ployees ($40,000 for the Secretary of the tions of $50.2 million to the Nuclear Regula- 6573. P/H May 12, 1975; P/S amended June- Senate, the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate, tory Commission for fiscal year 1975 which is 10, 1975; House disagreed to Senate amend- and the Legislative-Council, $39,500 for the in addition to the $90,765,000 fiscal year 1975 ment June 12, 1975. (VV) party Secretaries, and $38,000 for administra- authorization for the Atomic Energy Com- HUD-Homeownership assistance: Disap- tive assistants and top committee staff), and mission (Public Law 93-276) and transferred proves the $264,117,000 rescission for the moneys for a full telecommunciations net- to the Commission on January 19, 1975, HUD Homeownership Assistance Program work to bring a comprehensive legislative in- when the Atomic Energy Commission was recommended by the President in his mes- formation system into each Senator's office; abolished pursuant to the Energy Reorga- sage of October 4, 1974. Res. 61. Senate freezes the salaries of Senate and House pages nization Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-438) adopted Mar. 13, 1975. (VV) at their present level; and directs the Arch- and its functions transferred to the Nuclear Agriculture, Commerce, DOD, Executive itect of the Capitol to recommend within 3 Regulatory Commission and Energy Re- Office, General Services, Justice, HEW, State, months a plan to reduce by at least 50 per- search and Development Administration. S. Treasury: Approves rescission of budget au- cent the number of elevator operators in the 994. Public Law 94-18, approved Apr. 25, thority in the amount of $243,359,370, and Capitol complex. H.R. 6950. Public Law 94- 1975. (VV) disapproves $706,083,802 of the amounts pro- 59, approved July 25, 1975. (266) Authorizes $222,935,000 for fiscal year 1976 posed for rescission by the President, for the Transportation: Appropriates a total of and $52,750,000 for the transition period following departments: $4,194,482,775 for the Department of Trans- July 1-September 30, 1976, for the Nuclear portation and related agencies for the fiscal Department of Agriculture: Approves a Regulatory Commission; authorizes an addi- year ending June 30, 1976 and; July 1-Sep- partial rescission of $7,856,470 for the Agri- tional 131 employees for nuclear safety in- tember 30, 1976; $1,007,687,939 for the transi- culture Stabilization and Conservation Serv- spection and enforcement; prohibits the tion period; includes $300,000 for the Civil ice Water Programs, leavhing available $13,- shipment, by air transport, of any form of Aeronautics Board for analytical research 356,470 for the wetlands and marshlands con- plutonium (except if it is contained in 8 to effect necessary regulatory reform of the servation program: disapproves rescissions of medical device designed for individual hu- airlines industry, $10. million for the Coast $14,921,000 for the Forest Service; man application) until the Commission has Guard Pollution Control Fund to insure certified to the Joint Committee on Atomic Department of Defense: Approves rescis- clean up of oil spills, $10 million fo a bike- sion of $60,300,000. for operations and real Energy that a safe container has been devel- way demonstration program, $450,000 for the property maintenance; disapproves rescis- oped which will not rupture under crash National Highway Traffic Safty Administra- sion of $5,700,000 for Army UH-IH utility and explosion of a high-fiying aircraft; and tion demonstration projects for emergency helicopters procurement because rescission clarifies the commencing date for the terms medical services, and $3 million for rail pas- would result in no procurement of needed of the members of the Commission. 1716. senger and terminal facilities at Baltimore helicopters in fiscal year 1975; approves Public Law 94- , approved 1975. (VV) Washington International Airport: limits ob- rescission of $122,900,000 for Air Force ligations of appropriated Federal-aid high- BUDGET F-111F fighter aircraft; disapproves rescis- way funds to $9 million through September Defèrrals sion of $29,600,000 for Air Force A-7D attack 30, 1976; and contains other provisions. H.R. Energy Research and Development Admin- aircraft as being necessary for modernization 8365. P/H July 10, 1975; P/S amended July 25, istration: Rescinds $66.5 million and dis- of the Air National Guard; 1975; Senate requested conference July 25, approves $46.1 million of the $112.6 million Department of Health, Education, and 1975. (232) deferral recommended by the President in Welfare: Disapproves rescission of $284,719,- Treasury-Postal Service: Appropriates his message of November 26, 1974, provided 000 for Hill-Burton hospital bed construc- $6,314,070,000 for fiscal year 1976 and under the 1975 Public Works-AEC Appro- tion; August 1, 1975 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE S 14695 Department of State: Approves rescissions that revenues should be decreased by $3.4 until noon, Wednesday, September 3, unless of $2.1 million in savings: billion; and, in making the revenue recom- reassembled by the House or Senate leader- Department of Justice: Disapproves rescis- mendations (1) assumes that major provi- ship, and authorizes the Secretary of the sion of $5,350,000, $1.3 million, and $2.4 mil- sions of the Tax Reduction Act scheduled to Senate and the Clerk of the House to re- Non respectively for salaries and expenses expire December 31, 1975 will be extended by ceive messages, including veto messages, from of the FBI. Immigration and Naturalization the Congress and thus lower revenues by $4.4 the President during this time. S. Con. Res. Service, and the Drug Enforcement Admin- billion, (2) takes the position that additional 54. Senate adopted July 22, 1975; House istration on the basis that the rescission revenues should be raised through enact- adopted July 28, 1975. (307) would adversely affect accomplishment of the ment of tax reform legislation in the amount Congressional paycheck disbursements: purposes of these agencies; approves rescis- of $1 billion in fiscal year 1976, and (3) Amends section 3620 of the Revised Statutes sion of $7 million for the Bureau of Prisons assumes that, as a result of recent tax relating to payroll disbursements to give in view of a lower than expected prison pop- collection experience, an additional $2 Congressional employees the same option as ulation and the possibility of acquiring a billion in revenues will be received dur- other Federal employees of having their pay new facility at no cost: ing fiscal year 1976; does not contain the sent to two or three different financial insti- Department of Commerce: Approves rescis- function-by-function allocations which tutions of their choice effective when the sions totaling $2.25 million for Social and will be reported in later years but is Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of Economic Statistics Administration, Trade based on recommended outlays for budget the House respectively determines the feasi- Adjustment Assistance, U.S. Travel Service, programs by function for fiscal year 1976 bility of compliance for their employees but the Patent Office and the marine data buoy as compared with the President's proposed no later than July 1, 1976. H.R. 7405. Public project of the National Oceanic and Atmos- budget outlays as follows: Law 95-57, approved July 19, 1975. (VV) pheric Administration: disapproves rescission National Defense: $91.2 billion in budget Guam and Virgin Islands Delegate allow- of $2 million for Economic Development Ad- outlays as compared to $93.9: ance: Provides that the clerk hire allowance ministration assistance programs which af- International Affairs (conduct of foreign and the transportation expenses subject to fect planning for areas of chronic, high un- affairs, foreign information and exchange ac- reimbursement under Federal law of the employment; disapproves rescissions of $1.3 tivities, the Peace Corps, Food for Peace, and Delegates from Guam and the Virgin Is- million, $500,000. and $500,000 respectively foreign assistance except for military assist- lands shall be the same as allowed for Mem- for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- ance) $4.9 billion as compared to an esti- bers of the House of Representatives. H.R. ministration, salmon and steelhead rearing mated $5.1 to $6.4 billion; 4269. Public Law 94-26, approved May 27, ponds, three regional fisheries commissions General Science, Space, and Technology: 1975. (VV) under the National Fisheries Policy, and the $4.6 billion, which is the same as that pro- marine ecosystems project in Puget Sound; Joint Committee of the Bicentennial: Es- posed in the President's budget; Department of the Treasury: Approves tablishes a Joint Committee on Arrange- Natural Resources, Environment, and En- rescissions of $1.53- million affecting the ments for the Commemoration of the Bi- ergy: $11.6 billion as compared to $10.2 bil- Office of the Secretary. the Federal Law En- centennial, to be composed of 12 members lion; forcement Training Center, the Bureau of (the majority and minority leaders of the Agriculture: $1.8 billion, which is the same Accounts, and the Internal Revenue Service; Senate and House, the members of Congress as that in the President's budget: disapproves rescission of $9,230,000 and who are members of the American Revolu- Commerce and Transportation: $17.5 bil- $10,240,000 respectively. for accounts, collec- tion, Bicentennial Board, 2 members ap- lion as compared to $14.7 billion; tion, and taxpayer service and compliance in pointed by the President of the Senate, and Community and Regional Development: the Internal Revenue Service: disapproves 2 members appointed by the Speaker of the $8.65 billion as compared to $6 billion; rescission of $3 million for the Customs Serv- Education, Manpower, and Social Services: House) to coordinate the planning and im- ice on the basis of adverse. impact on its $19.85 billion as compared to $16.6 billion: plementation of Bicentennial activities and functions; events of the Congress with those of other Health: $30.7 billion as compared to $28.4 Executive Office of the President: Approves groups; to consult with the Speaker of the billion; rescission of $2,240,000 for the Special Action House and President of the Senate to pro- Income Security (Social security and un- Office for Drug Abuse Prevention as legisla- vide for congressional representation at ap- employment insurance, retirement systems tive authority for this office expires June 30, for Federal and railroad employees and propriate Bicentennial events; and to de- 1975 and other funding available is consid- assistance programs for the needy) $125.3 velop and implement programs to inform ered sufficient; and emphasize to the Nation the role of the billion as compared to $120.9 billion; General Services Administration: Approves Veterans Benefits and Services: $17.5 bil- Congress, as the representative of the peo- rescission of $20,022,900 for the Federal lion as compared to $16.2 billion: ple, over the past 200 years. S. Con. Res. 44. Buildings Fund which will be withdrawn Law Enforcement and Justice: $3.4 billion Senate adopted June 13, 1975; House from programmed low-priority work which as compared to $3.3 billion: adopted amended June 23, 1975; Senate has not been started. H.R. 3260. Public Law General Government: $3.3 billion as com- agreed to House amendment with amend- 94-14, approved Apr. 8, 1975. (68) pared to $3.2 billion; ment July 30 ,1975. (VV) Agriculture, Commerce, Consumer Product Revenue Sharing and General Purpose Fis- Supreme Court Chamber: Declares offi- Safety, DOD, HEW. Labor: Rescinds $16,454,- cal Assistance: $7.2 billion, which is the cially open the Chamber of the Supreme 704 ($10 million for Forestry Incentive Pro- same as that in the President's budget; Court which is located in the Capitol and grams, $955,000 for Defense special foreign. Interest: $35.3 billion as compared to $34.4 extends congratulations and appreciation to currency programs. $500,000 for the Con- billion; the various people who contributed to the sumer Product Safety Commission, and Allowances (includes energy tax equaliza- restoration of this Chamber. S. Res. 164. Sen- $4,999,704 for the Latin-American Cultural tion payments, civilian agency pay raises and ate adopted May 21, 1975. (VV) and Trade Center within the Department of contingencies) $1.2 billion as compared to CONSUMER AFFAIRS Commerce) and disapproves $1,243,939,250 of $8.1 billion, caused mainly by the deduc- Consumer fraud: Protects consumers and the rescission of $1,260,393,954 recommended tion of $7 billion included in the President's by the President in his message of January reduces the instances of consumer fraud by budget to equalize the impact of his original 30, 1975, and the communications of the amending the United States Code in order energy tax proposals based on the assump- Comptroller General of February 7 and 14, to make the knowing commission of the fol- tion that the President's program will not lowing consumer frauds subject to criminal 1975, as follows: Department of Agriculture- be approved by the Congress; and $191,690,000; Consumer Product Safety Com- penalties: (1) offering or advertising of Undistributed Offsetting Receipts (in- mission-$1,209,000; Community Service goods or services with the knowledge that cludes Federal Government contributions to Employment for Older Americans in the De- they will not be sold as so offered or adver- the employee retirement funds, interest partment of Labor-$12 million; Depart- tised; (2) utilization of false or misleading earned on trust funds and revenue from ment of HEW-$936,030.250; and Depart- statements or advertising with respect to oil leases on the Outer Continental Shelf) ment of Commerce-$125 million which is goods and services; (3) false description of Deduction of $16.2 billion in undistributed for the Job Opportunities Program which goods; (4) refusal to return a price or de- offsetting receipts from the budget total in had been submitted as a deferral and re- posit when goods have not been and will not 1976 as compared to $20.2 billion in the be delivered or when services contracted classified by the Comptroller General as a President's budget, in the Congressional rescission. H.R. 4075. Public Law 94-15, ap- for have not or will not be per- budget difference being due to an estimate proved Apr. 8, 1975. (VV) formed; and (5) use of physical force, of 84 billion in receipts by the Committee threats, harassment or similar misconduct Resolutions from the sale of leases for offshore oil drill- in the course of a sale or in an attempt to First budget resolution: Recommends ing and an estimate of $8 billion in such collect the purchase price of goods and serv- budget outlays of $367 billion, estimated receipts in the President's budget. H. Con. ices from a customer; imposes a maximum revenues of $298.18 billion and an estimated Res. 218. House adopted May 1, 1975; Sen- fine of $1,000 and/or 1 year imprisonment deficit of $68.82 billion as compared to the ate adopted amended May 5, 1975; House and for first offenses and a $10,000 fine and/or President's budget estimates of $355.6 billion Senate agreed to conference report May 14, 3 years imprisonment for second and sub- in outlays adjusted as of April 4, estimated 1975. (157). sequent offenses; allows a consumer to can- revenues of $297.5 billion, and a proposed def- CONGRESS cel any contract or agreement resulting from icit level of $60 billion; recommends, in August recess: Provides for the adjourn- a transaction involving a proscribed unfair order to achieve the revenue level suggested ment of the Congress from Friday, August 1 consumer practice: and authorizes the At- FORD 14696 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE August 1, 1975 torney General of the United States and the the Departments of State and Defense and identifications. made in compliance with the attorney general of any State to seek an in- the military weapons program of the Energy Constitution. are admissible in evidence. S. junction to enjoin the commission of such Research and Development Administration, 1549. P. S June 19, 1975. (VV) unfair consumer practices. S. 670. P/S as well as any Federal Communications Com- Florida judicial district: Transfers Madi- July 10, 1975. (VV) mission proceeding relating to renewals of son County from the middle judicial district Consumer product safety: Authorizes ap- radio or television broadcasting licenses, or to the northern district of Florida to reduce propriations of $51 million for fiscal year any labor-management case before the Na- the average travel time for Madison County 1976, $14 million for the transition period tional Labor Relations Board; prohibits in- residents. S. 723. P S June 19. 1975. (VV) July 1-September 30, 1976, and $55 million tervention or participation by the ACA in Pyramid sales: Prohibits the use of any for fiscal year 1977 for implementation of any proceeding or activity directly affecting means or instrumentality of transportation the Consumer Product Safety Act; contains producers of livestock, poultry, agricultural or communication in interstate commerce or provisions concerning the jurisdiction of the crops or raw fish products; prohibits such of the mails for sales. offers. or attempts to Consumer Product Safety Commission intervention with respect to the granding sell a participation or rights to participate (CPSC) which: (1) eliminates pesticides or enforcement of any right-of-way or other in a "pyramid sales scheme" which is defined from the Commission's jurisdiction under authorization relating to the Alaska pipe- as an investment program based on inducing the Poison Prevention Packaging Act of line system of oil or natural gas; prohibits people to buy the right to sell similar rights 1970 as being duplicative of the Environ- such intervention in proceedings relating to to other-people. S. 1509. P/S May 14, 1975. mental Protection Agency's authority under limiting the manufacture or sale of firearms (VV) the Federal Environmental Pesticide Con- or ammunition; Robert E. Lee: Restores posthumously full trol Act of 1972 to enforce pesticide-related Requires the General Accounting Office to rights of citizenship to General Robert E. packaging standards for the purpose of child review all of 'ACA's activities and report to Lee, effective June 13, 1865, which were for- protection: (2) provides that the Commis- Congress thereon within 3 years: makes the feited by him as General of the Army of sion has no jurisdiction to regulate tobacco provisions of the Freedom of Information Northern Virginia in the war between the or tobacco products as being "hazardous Act applicable to the ACA; provides for the States. S.J. Res. 23. Public Law 94- ap- substance" under the Federal Hazardous preparation of cost and benefit assessment proved 1975. (VV) Substances Act, ,ut provides that the Com- statements by Federal agencies Issuing rules Three-judge courts: Eliminates the re- mission may regulate tobacco and tobacco or proposing legislation which have a sub- quirement for special three-judge courts in products under the Consumer Product stantial economic impact; and contains other cases seeking to enjoin the enforcement of Safety Act to the extent that such products provisions. S. 200. P/S May 15, 1975. (184) State or Federal laws on the grounds of un- present an unreasonable risk of injury as a Motor vehicle information and cost sav- constitutionality except when specifically re- source of ignition; (3) provides that the ings: Amends the Motor Vehicle Information quired by act of Congress or in any case in- Commission, under the Hazardous Sub- and Cost Savings Act to authorize additional volving congressional reapportionment or the stances Act, may not regulate ammunition appropriations to implement the four titles reapportionment of any statewide legislative as a "hazardous substance" but may con- of the bill for fiscal year 1976, the fiscal year body and clarifies the composition and pro- tinue to establish and enforce cautionary transition period July 1-September 30, 1976, cedure of three-judge courts in those cases labeling requirements relative to storage in and fiscal year 1977 respectively, as follows: where they are required. S. 537. P/S June 20, a household, and may continue to regulate Title I, which requires the Secretary of 1975. (VV) fireworks as a "hazardous substance"; pro- Transportation to promulgate bumper stand- DEFENSE hibits political clearance by the Executive ards applicable to all passenger motor ve- Coast Guard authorization: Authorizes Office of the President, the Office of Man- hicles: $500,000, $125,000 and $500,000; Title $149,676,000 for fiscal year 1976 and the agement and Budget, or other executive IF, which provides for an automobile con- transition period (July 1-September 30, 1976) agency of any employee whose principal sumer information program: $2 million, to the Coast Guard for the procurement of duties would involve significant participa- $650,000 and $4 million; Title III, which pro- vessels and aircraft, construction of shore tion in the determination of major Com- vides for diagnostic inspection demonstra- and- offshore establishments including the mission policies or who would serve as a tion projects: $5 million, $1.5 million, $7.5 Valdez, Alaska, vessel traffle control system personal assistant or adviser to any Commis- million; and Title IV, which sets odometer and the Sitka, Alaska, Air Station to assure sioner: requires, in order to facilitate the requirements: $450,000, $100,000 and $650,- that the stations are operational upon the identification of potential product hazards, 000; redefines the special motor vehicle di- completion of the-Trans-Alaska pipeline, and that a product liability insurer or an inde- agnostic inspection demonstration project payment to bridge owners for the cost of pendent testing laboratory which discovers under title III to assure that the project will alterations of railroad bridges and public a substantial product hazard in the course be designed for use by States for high vol- highway bridges across the navigable waters of its business must report that finding to ume inspection facilities to evaluate con- of the United States; authorizes the year- its insured or its client and inform him ditions of parts, components and repairs re- end strength for active duty personnel and of his obligations, if any, under the law; en- quired to comply with State and Federal provides additional personnel for fishery sur- larges the enforcement authority of the safety, noise and emission standards and to veillance and enforcement by helicopter; and Commission; provides a uniform Federal assist the owner in achieving the optimum authorizes the military- training student preemption clause for the Federal Hazard- fuel and maintenance economy and author- loads. H.R. 5217. Public Law 94-54, approved ous Substances Act, the Flammable Fabrics izes an additional $7.5 million for fiscal year July 7, 1975. (VV) Act and the Consumer Product Safety Act 1978 to implement this program; provides Defense production-Commission on Pro- which provides that if the Commission has the Secretary with additional authority to ductivity and Work Quality: Extends the ex- requirements in effect for a product, State enforce the odometer anti-tampering provi- piration date of the Defense Production Act or local requirements must conform to the sions; and imposes a civil penalty of not to of 1950 and funding for the National Com- Federal standard unless the State require- exceed $10,000 for each violation and crimi- ment does not cause the product to be in mission on Productivity and Work Quality nal penalties of not more than $50,000 and/ violation of the Federal standard and pro- for. 90 days, through September 30, 1975. or 1 year in prison. S. 1518. P/S June 5, 1975. vides a significantly higher degree of pro- S.J. Res. 94. Public Law 94-42, approved tection without unduly burdening the man- (VV) June 28, 1975. (VV) CRIME-JUDICIARY ufacture or distribution of products in inter- Diego Garcia: Disapproves the proposed state commerce; gives courts the discretion Bilingual court proceedings: Amends title construction project on the island of Diego to award attorney's fees to persons involved 28, U.S.C., by adding a new section specify- Garcia, the need for which was certified by in obtaining judicial review under the Con- ing the circumstances when an interpreter the President and received by the Senate on sumer Product Safety Act; and contains must be furnished to translate all or part May 12, 1975. S. Res. 160. Senate rejected other provisions. S. 644. P/S July 18, 1975. of the court proceedings for the benefit of July 28, 1975. (340) a non-English-speaking party or when a Military construction authorization: Au- (297) Consumer protection: Protects the inter- witness does not speak English and imposes thorizes a total of $3,870,982,000 for fiscal ests of consumers and promotes consumer- administrative duties upon the Adminis- year 1976 ($3,540,982,000) and the transition protection. in the United States; creates an trative Office of the U.S. Courts in relation period July 1-September 30, 1976 ($330 mil- independent Agency for Consumer Advocacy to certification and use of interpreters. S. 565. lion) to provide construction and other re- (ACA) to represent and advocate the inter- P/S July 14, 1975. (VV) lated authority for the military departments, ests of consumers before other Federal agen- Federal rules of criminal procedure: Ap- and the office of the Secretary of Defense, cies and Federal courts; authorizes the ACA proves and amends certain amendments to within and outside the United States, and to receive and transmit complaints from the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure as authority for construction of facilities for consumers and develop and disseminate in- proposed by the Supreme Court in its order the Reserve Components; includes authori- formation concerning interests of con- of April 22, 1974, pursuant to statutes known zation of $13.8 million for construction and sumers; as "rules enabling acts," to become effective expansion of the naval base at Diego Garcia Excepts from the jurisdiction of the ACA on December 1, 1975. H.R. 6799. Public Law in the Indian Ocean subject to the provision the following: the Central Intelligence 94- approved 1975. (VV) added to last year's bill requiring the Presi- Agency, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Federal rules of evidence: Amends the dent to certify as to the necessity of the or the National Security Agency, or the na- Federal Rules of Evidence to make clear that construction and allowing Congress 60 days tional security and intelligence functions of nonsuggestive lineup, photographic and other to consider such certification before con- August 1, 1975, CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE S14697 streetion may begin; and contains other and environmental effects of expanded en- mental programs and policies, and to recom- provisions. & 1247. P/S June 9, 1975; P/H ergy production; mend measures for containing inflation; amended July 28, 1975: Senate requested con- Extends the highway portion of the pro- Provides for Senate confirmation of per- gram until September 30, 1981, to facilitate sons appointed as director of the Council pervice July SL, 1975. (VV) Military procurement authorization: Au- completion of the Appalachian Development in the future; a total of $25,763,383,000 for fiscal Highway System and authorizes therefor Gives the Council authority to require your 1978 and $5,354,723,000 for the transi- $1.02 billion; periodic information reports and subpena use partod of July 1, 1976 through September Gives the Regional Commissions author- power regarding witnesses and the production 30, 1978 for procurement of aircraft, missiles, ized by Title V of the Public Works and Eco- of relevant books and other documents relat- nersi venecls, tracked combat vehicles, tor- nomic Development Act of 1965 statutory ing to wages, prices, costs, profits, and pro- status comparable to that enjoyed for the ductivity by product line or by such other development, test. and evaluation for the pedron, and other weapons, and research, past decade by the Appalachian Regional categories as the Council may prescribe; and Armed Forces: authorizes $380.5 million for Commission; contains other provisions. S. 409. Public all airborne warning and control system- Extends Title V of the Public Works and Law 94- approved 1975. (167) AWACE-aircraft, $887 million for the B-1 Economic Development Act for one year be- Duty suspensions homber and $60 million for long-lead items yond its present expiration date of June 30, for the nuclear strike cruiser; authorizes the 1976, and authorizes a total of $500 million Hopper Cars: Suspends until June 30, 1975. personnel strength for military active duty for fiscal year 1976, the transition period and the column 1 rate of duty on open-top hop- 1977; provides that such funds shall be ap- per cars exported for repairs or alterations components of the Armed Forces and makes and provides that, upon appropriate applica- # total reduction of 9,000 as directed by the portioned among the seven regional commis- tion, entries of such articles made after Decretary of Defense; authorizes the annual sions on a percentage formula based on September 1, 1974, and before the date of average military training student load for equality, land area, population and per cap- enactment could be liquidated or reliqui- each of the active and reserve components; ita income; and contains other provisions. dated on a duty free basis. H.R. 7731. Public authorizes the personnel strengths for the H.R. 4073. P/H May 19, 1975; P/S amended Law 94- approved 1975. (VV) Belected Reserve of each of the Reserve com- July 17, 1975. (295) Istle fiber-Child support funding: Ex- ponents; provides a 23,000 total reduction Bank acquisitions: Amends the Bank tends from September 5, 1975 to June 30, of civilian personnel in the Department of Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended, 1978 the existing suspension of duty on proc- Defense to be allocated among the military to allow the Federal Reserve Board to shorten essed istle fiber; and amends Public Law departments by the Secretary of Defense; the time requirements for notice to the re- 93-647 to extend from July 1 to August 1, contains provisions regarding discrimination spective primary bank supervisory authority 1975 the effective date of the act in order in supplying petroleum products for the from 30 days to 10 days if it finds that an to enable some 11 States to comply with the Armed Forces: may receive less retired or emergency exists requiring expeditious ac- statutory child support regulations in order retainer pay than they would have received tion to prevent a probable failure of a bank to receive Federal matching grants for their at and provides that no service members who or bank holding company, and shortens from child support activities. H.R. 7709. Public retired after January 1, 1977 earlier date on 30 days to 5 days the Justice Department's Law 94-46, approved June 30, 1975. (VV) or after January 1, 1971; reduces the number period for comment on such acquisitions ex- Platium and carbon: Suspends until Oc- of enlisted service personnel who may be cept that all notice requirements may be dis- tober 31, 1975, the column 1 and column 2 assigned as servants to officers; approves the pensed with if the Board needs to act im- rates of duty on catalysts of platinum and admission of women to the service academies mediately. S. 2209. P/S July 30, 1975. (VV) carbon imported for use in producing capro- for the class beginning in 1976; extends until Commodity futures: Extends for 90 days lactam; applies the suspension to imports December 31, 1977 the President's authority the following provisions of the Commodity of such- catalysts entered, or withdrawn to transfer aircraft and related equipment Futures Trading Act of 1974 (Public Law from warehouse, for consumption on or after by sale, credit, or guarantee in order to main- 93-463) which becomes effective April 21, the date of enactment; and provides for, tain the military balance in the Middle East; 1975: provisional designation as a contract retroactive duty suspension on entries or and contains other provisions. H.R. 6674. market to any board of trade for commodities withdrawals after October 1, 1973, upon ap- P/H May 20, 1975; P/S amended June 6, traded thereon: required Commission ap- propriate request filed with the customs offi- 1975; House agreed to conference report July proval of contract market bylaws and rules; cer concerned within 120 days after the date 30, 1975; Senate rejected conference report provisions and eventual permanent regis- of enactment. H.R. 7728. Public Law 94- August 1, 1975. (214,374) tration of any futures commission merchant, approved 1974. (VV) Naval-museum: Expresses the approval of floor broker, associated person, commodity Watches-Child support: Amends the Congress with respect to the establishment trading advisor, or commodity pool opera- Tariff Schedules of the United States to by the State of South Carolina of the Naval tor; and amends the Act to provide that the provide for the duty-free treatment of and Maritime Museum in the city of Charles- Commission will have 9 months instead of watches and watch movements manufac- ton, S. Con. Res. 9. Senate adopted Feb. 6 months to determine whether trading by tured in any insular possession of the United 28,1975. (VV) floor brokers and futures commission mer- States by increasing to 70 percent the value Nuclear-trained naval officers pay bonus chants for their own accounts and for their of foreign materials contained in such extension: Extends through fiscal year 1977, customers at the same time is permitted; watches and watch movements; applies the the authority under Public Law 92-581 to pay provides the Commission 180 days instead of suspension to articles entered or withdrawn a $15,000 bonus to any nuclear-trained naval 90 days to define bona fide hedging trans- from warehouse after the date of enactment: officer who prior to completion of 10 years actions or positions; and delays the effective and amends the child support law which of active service, agrees to remain on active date to 15 months instead of 1 year of the becomes effective August 1, 1975 to protect duty for 4 years in addition to any other provisions for handling customers' com- States whose legislatures have not yet had period of obligated active service. S. 2114. plaints. HJ. Res. 335. Public Law 94-16, time to meet the new requirements, and P/S July 26, 1975. (VV) approved Apr. 16, 1975. (VV) to protect assistance recipients from a re- Officer graduate school appointees: Elimi- Council on International Economic policy: duction in income. H.R. 7710. PIH June 24, nates any period during which an officer was Authorizes $400,000 for the period July 1- 1975: PIs amended August 1, 1975. (VV) listed in a missing status for the purpose of September 30, 1975, for the Council on Inter- Zinc-copper: Suspends until June 30, computing the 6-year period in considering national Economic Policy which as part of 1978 the column 1 rates of duty on certain eligibility of appointees to officer graduate the Executive Office, brings the views of the forms of zinc entered or withdrawn from school. S. 1767. P/S May. 1975. (VV) various Federal agencies on international warehouse for consumption on or after the economic policy to the attention of the Presi- date of enactment; and continues until DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA dent and represents the Administration on June 30, 1978, the suspension of duties on Southeastern University: Insures the con- these issues with Congress and the public. copper waste and scrap, articles of copper Southeastern University: Insures the con- S.J. Res. 97. P/S June 21, 1975. (VV) and other metal waste and scrap. H.R. 7716. tinued eligibility of Southeastern University Authorizes $1,657,000 for fiscal year 1976 P/H June 24, 1975; P/S amended July 17. for the benefits of the several acts providing and $1,670,000 for fiscal year 1977 for the 1975. (VV) for aid to higher education and amends its Council on International Economic Policy Lower interest rates: States the sense of Charter to make possible the continued op- and provides that the staff of the Council the Congress that the Federal Reserve Board eration of the University as a nonprofit, tax- shall be appointed without regard to pro- and the Federal Open Market Committee exempt educational institution under the visions of law relating to employment and (1) pursue policies in the first half of 1975 provisions of section 501 (c) (3) of the Inter- compensation of persons in Government serv- so as to encourage lower long term in- nal Revenue Code. S. 611. P/S June 19, 1975. ice with supergrade positions limited to 8. terest rates and expansion in the monetary (VV) H.R. 5884. Public Law 94-- approved 1975. and credit aggregates appropriate to facili- ECONOMY-FINANCE (VV) tating prompt economic recovery and (2) Appalachian regional development: Ex- Council on Wage and Price Stability: Ex- maintain long-run growth of the monetary tends the Appalachian Regional Develop- tends from August 15, 1975 to September 30, and credit aggregates commensurate with the ment Act for 2 years, until September 30, 1977 the expiration date of the Council on economy's long-run potential to increase pro- 1977, and authorizes therefor $267 million Wage and Price Stability, which was estab- duction so as to promote effectively the goals for essential health, education, and other lished on August 24, 1974 to monitor wage and of maximum employment, stable prices and public services; provides new demonstration price developments in the private economy, moderate long-term interest rates; and pro- authority to address the social, economic, to review the inflationary impact of govern- vides for semiannual oversight hearings by S 14698 CONGRESSIONAL August. 1, 1975 the House and Senate Banking committees Act of 1965 to provide $2.125 billion for anti- see the development of 8 national market wherein the Board of Governors of the Fed- recessionary public works authorization for system encompassing all segments of the eral Reserve System and the Open Market fiscal year 1976, including (1) $1 billion un- corporate securities markets including com- Committee will consult with Congress with der Title-I for grants to State and local gov- mon and preferred stoeks, bonds, debentures, respect to the ranges of growth or dimuni- ernments for public works projects in the warrants and options in order to provide tion of monetary and credit aggregates in following order of priority (a) projects in- greater investor protection and maintain the upcoming 12 months. H. Con. Res: 113. active because the applicant is unable to a strong capital raising and alloeating sys- House adopted Mar. 4, 1975; Senate adopted provide the local matching share, (b) proj- tem; encourages maximum reliance on com- amended Mar. 17, 1975; Senate agreed to ects halted after approval because inflation munication and data processing equipment conference report Mar. 20; 1975; House agreed has pushed total project costs beyond the consistent with justifiable- costs and grants to conference report Mar. 24, 1975. (65) ability or willingness of agencies to provide the SEC broad authority over the processing National Commission on Supplies and the Federal share, and (c) projects initiated and distribution of market information; sets Shortages: Amends section 720 of the De- by State and local governments without other as 8 goal the establishment of trading rules fense Production Act which created a Na- Federal financial participation; (2) a 8125. and procedures for auction trading, trading tional Commission on Supplies and Short-- million increase for working capital loans in unlisted securities, and third market ages to assure that certain conflict of in- under the Economic Development Adminis- trading, terest provisions shall not apply- to members tration's business development program to Self-Regulation and SEC Oversight: Con- appointed to the Commission from the pri- prevent the logs of jobs in the private sector; solidates and expands SEC oversight powers vate: sector; extends from March 1, 1975, and (3) $1 billion for theJob-Opportunities. with respect to the self-regulatory exchange- to June 30, 1975, the time in which the Program to accelerate the job-creating im- organizations, their members, and officers; Commission must submit its report to the pact of various Federal, State and local pro- confers upon the District courts the jurts- President- and Congress with respect to in- grams; limits the available authority to obli- diction to command compliance with the stitutional adjustments and: from June 30, gate funds for Title I grants and the Title X act; clarifies the rule-making powers of SEC; 1975, to December 31, 1975, the time for Job Opportunities Program when the na- and provides for judicial review of SEC ac- the Commission to prepare, publish: and tional unemployment rate declines below 9 tions in an appropriate court of appeals; transmit such other reports it deems ap- percent during the most. recent calendar propriate; provides. that the $75,000 au- quarter by: reducing the authority to obligate Municipal Securities: Extends Federal reg- by one-fourth, up to $500 million, for each ulation to brokers and dealers trading ex- thorization for the advisory committee shall. clusively m tax-exempt State and Iocal bonds remain available until December 31, 1975; one-half of one percent. by which the rate thus removing their exemption from the and extends the $500,000 authorization for declines below: 9 percent; Provides a new formula for allocation to provisions of the Exchange Act; vests the the Commission from: June 30, 1975, until ultimate- authority and responsibility for December 3t, 1975L S.A. Res. Febs 5, States of approximately $9 billion in pre- the regulation of the municipal securities in- 1975. (VV): viously impounded water pollution control funds for construction of waste treatment- dustry in SEC with the rulemaking respon- Amends: section 720 of the Defense Pro- sibilities vested in-a new self-regulatory duction Act which created & National Com- facilities which is based 50 percent on popu- agency, the Municipal Securities Rulemak- mission on Supplies and Shortages to: ex- lation and 50 percent on need instead of on, ing Board; tend from March 1, 1975, to June 30, 1975, relative State need only; Clearing Agencies and Transfer Agents: the time in which the Commission must sub- Authorizes appropriations for financial as- Establishes a system for the development of mit its report to the President and Con- sistance to State and local governments. when an integrated national system for clearance gress with respect- to institutional adjust- the national seasonally adjusted unemploy- and settlement of stock transactions in in- ments and from June 30, 1975, to Decem- ment rate exceeds 6 percent in the amount terstate commerce; centralizes in the-SEC ber 31, 1975, the time for the Commission of $125 million per calendar quarter plus the authority and responsibility to regulate; to prepare, publish and transmit such other $62.5 million multiplied by the number of coordinate and direct the operations of all reports it deems appropriate: provides that one-half percentage points by which the sea- persons involved in the securities handling the $75,000 authorization for the advisory sonally adjusted national rate exceeds 6 per- process, and requires registration and re- committee shall remain available until De- cent; authorizes: assistance from these porting by clearing agencies- and transfer cember 31, 1975: and extends the $500,000 amounts to States and local governments agents; and empowers the-SEC to review and authorization for the Commission from based upon their unemployment rate and amend the rules of such entities; level of tax revenue, as measures of reces- June 30, 1975, until December 31, 1975. S.J. Securities Trading by Members of a-Na- Res. 48. Public Law 94-9, approved Mar. 21, sionary impact and the level of services pro- tional Securities Exchange: Prohibits stock: vided; and contains other provisions. H.R. 1975. (VV) exchange- members from effecting any trans- Amends section 720 of the Defense Pro- 5247. P/E May' 20, 1975; P/S amended July action on the exchange for its own account, duction Act which created a National Com- 29;. 1975. (348) the account of an associated person, or an mission on Supplies and Shortages to extend- Repatriated U.S. citizens-SSF recipient account with respect to which the member- to March 31, 1976, the time in which the food stamp eligibility: Makes permanent the or an associated person exercised investment Commission must submit its report to the authority under section 1113 of the Social discretion; provides exemptions from this President and Congress with respect to. in- Security Act: permitting the Secretary of prohibition for certain types of transactions stitutional adjustments and to October 1, Health, Education, and Welfare to provide which contribute to the fairness and order- 1976 the time for the Commission to pre- temporary assistance to American citizens liness of exchange- markets or which have pare, publish and transmit such other re- and their dependents who have been re- not given rise- to serious problems, such as. ports it deems appropriate: provides that the patriated from foreign countries-and limits transactions by market makers, including $75,000 authorization for the advisory com- the authorization to $8 million through Sep- specialists and block positions, bona fide- mittee shall remain available until October tember 30; 1976, and $300,000 for each sub- arbitrage. transactions, transactions: for & 1, 1976; and extends the $500,000 authoriza- sequent fiscal year; and amends Public Law member's own account and transactions for tion for the Commission until October r, 93-233 to extend for an additional 12 month the account or estate of a natural person or 1976. H.J. Res. 560. Public Law 94- ap- period, through June 30, 1976, the provision a trust created by a natural person for him- proved 1975. (VV) which makes needy, aged, blind and disabled self or another person; authorizes the SEC National insurance development program: people qualifying for benefits under the SSF to exempt any other transaction which: is Extends the National Insurance Develop- program eligible to participate in the Food consistent with the purposes of these pro- ment Program, which would expire on April Stamp program. H.R. 6698. Public Law 94-44, visions and also to regulate or prohibit the 30, for an additional 2 years so as to main- approved June 28, 1975. (VV): exchange transactions which are specifically tain the Federal Riot Reinsurance Program Savings. and Ioan associations: Amends exempted; authorizes the SEC to extend the which reinsures the general property insur- the Homeowners' Loan Act of 1933, as broad prohibition against the combination ance business against the peril of riot and amended, to clarify section 5(e) of the Act of money management and brokerage to the the Federal Crime Insurance Program which to provide that Federally chartered saving over-the-counter market to. maintain fair provides basic crime insurance coverage in and loan associations may act as custodians and orderly- markets, assure equal regulation States where it is needed. H.R. 2783. Public for Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA's) or to. protect investors; and provides for a 3- Law 94-13; approved Apr. 8, 1975. (VV) authorized pursuant to Public Law 93-406, year phasein of these provisions following Public debt limit increase: Increases the the Employee Retirement Income Security the date of enactment for exchange members debt limit by $131 billion for a total tempo- Act of 1974. S.J. Res. 102. Public Law 94-60, who were members on May 1, 1975; rary and permanent debt limit of $531 billion approved July 25, 1975. (VV) Commission Rates: Prohibits fixed com- until June 30, 1975. H.R. 2634. Public Law Securities acts amendments: Amends the mission- rates after the date of enactment 94-3, approved Feb: 19, 1975. (10) Exchange Act, Securities Investor Protection except that rates charged by members act- Increases the debt limit by $46 billion for Act, Investment Advisers Act, and Invest- ing as brokers on the floor of an exchange a total temporary and permanent debt limit ment Company Act to make changes in the for other members or as an odd-lot dealer of $577 billion until November 15, 1975. H.R. structure and regulation of the securities may be fixed until May 1, 1976; permits the 8030. Public Law 94-47, approved June 30, industry as follows: SEC to reimpose fixed rates, by rule, prior 1975. (256) National Securities Market System: Grants to November 1, 1976, and provides a pro- Public works employment: Amends the the Securities and Exchange Commission cedure for continuing or reimposing fixed Public Works and Economic Development (SEC) broad, discretionary powers to over- rates after that date; August 1, 1975 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE S 14699 Institutional Disclosure: Authorizes the for an employee stock ownership plan; in- employment rate) which must be reached Commission to require the disclosure of cer- creases from $50,000 to $100,000 the cost of for payment so that, instead of payment tals institutional portfolio holdings and used property qualifying for the credit; for when the rate is 4 percent or more nationally public utilities increases the amount of tax or in the State for all additional weeks, pay- transactions; And contains other provisions. S. 249. Pub- liability that may be offset in a year to 100 ment for benefits after the first 39 weeks Be Law 94-29. approved June 4, 1975. (VV) percent for a two year period which is re- (26- regular weeks and 13 additional weeks) Social security-medicaid: Makes perma- duced back to 50 percent over the next 5 will be made for the 39th to 52nd weeks next the temporary provision of law author- years; when the insured unemployment rate is be- use dieregard of the 1972 Social Security Depletion Allowance: Repeals the 22 per- tween 5 and 6 percent in an individual State increase in regard to medicaid eligibility, cent depletion allowance for major oil and and payment for the 53rd to 65th week may thus protecting the medicaid eligibility of natural gas producers; retains the 22 percent be made when the insured unemployment the who would otherwise lose their eligi- depletion allowance for independent com- rate is 6 percent or over in the individual billity because of the 1972 increase; and gives panies, who do not have retail outlets, on a State; Fuerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Guam, daily maximum of 2,000 barrels of oil or 12 Extends the Supplemental Unemployment which deliver care to medically indigent peo- million cubic feet of natural gas which is Assistance (SUA) benefits program (payable pie through their public health care sys- phased down to 1,000 barrels or 6 million to unemployed people who do not qualify for terms. a permanent exemption from the free- cubic feet of gas by 1980 and to a 15 percent unemployment compensation) established by dom of choice requirement for obtaining depletion allowance on the first 1,000 bar- the Emergency Jobs and Unemployment As- medical services in order to alleviate the rels or 6 million cubic feet by 1984; sistance Act of 1974 to permit payments costs connected with private services. H.R. Foreign Source Income: Provides that the through March 31, 1977, and increases the 8109. Public Law 94-48, approved July 1, foreign tax credit for foreign oil and gas ex- number of benefit weeks from 26 to 39; en- 1975. (VV) traction income is limited to 10 percent above titles the Virgin Islands to borrow money Stock transfer taxes: Amends section 28 the normal U.S. tax rate for 1975, 5 percent from Federal general revenues as necessary (d) of the Securities Act of 1934 to restore for 1976 and 2 percent for 1977; provides that to continue its unemployment insurance to a State or political- subdivision the abil- excess credits cannot be claimed as a credit program; and contains other provisions. ity to impose a transfer tax where the basis only against foreign oil related income in- H.R. 6900. Public Law 94-45, approved June of the tax is the transfer and issuance of a cluding interest and dividends; eliminates 30, 1975. (240,257) new certificate by a registered transfer agent, tax deferral for certain specified types of "tax- Variable interest rate mortgages: States and makes clear that such taxes cannot be haven" income of multinational corpora- the sense of the Congress that the Federal imposed on transfer agents that transfer tions provided it exceeds 10 percent of gross Home Loan Bank Board shall refrain from record ownership of securities by bookkeep- income; limits tax deferral for shipping in- authorizing, by rule, regulation, or otherwise, ing entry without physical issuance of se- come received by a foreign subsidiary to re- a Federal savings and loan association to curities certificates. S. 2136. P/S July 30, investment in shipping operations only; ends offer loans with variable interest rates and 1975. (VV) the deferral for certain income earned secured by one-to-four family homes or Tax rebate-State taxation: Clarifies the abroad but reinvested in a less-developed dwelling units unless Congress specifically, intent of the Senate that the tax rebates country; repeals the "per-country" limita- by law, authorizes such variable interest provided under the Tax Reduction act of tion for oil and gas related income; eliminates rates. S. Con. Res. 45. Senate adopted June 1975 (Public Law 94-12) are not subject to foreign tax credit for payments made to a 16, 1975. (VV) State income tax. S. Res. 158. Senate adopted sovereign government for the purchase of oil Virgin Islands unemployment compensa- June 9, 1975. (VV) where the taxpayer has no economic interest tion funds-railroad retirement: Provides Tax reduction: Amends the Internal Rev- in oil in place and buys or sells such oil at that certain unemployment compensation enue Code-of 1954 for a $22.8 billion net tax other than the market price; denies DISC funds may be used for repayable loans not reduction as follows: (Domestic International Sales Corporation) to exceed $5 million to the Virgin Islands; benefits for the export of natural resources amends the railroad retirement tax act so Individual taxes for scarce commodities; denies investment that wages will be considered to be earned 1974 Tax Rebate: Provides a refund on tax credit for drilling rigs used in interna- as of when they are paid unless the employee 1974 tax liability to be paid in one install- tional and territorial waters of the Southern requests that they be treated on the basis of ment within 45 to 60 days equal to 10 per- Hemisphere; when they were actually earned. H.R. 9091. cent, ranging from $100 (or the amount of 1975 Corporate Surtax Exemption: In- P/H Aug. 1, 1975. P/S amended Aug. 1, 1975. taxes paid if less than $100) to a maximum creases the present $25,000 surtax exemption EDUCATION of $200 on an adjusted gross income of to $50,000; provides a tax rate of 20 percent $20,000 which is scaled down to $100 when on the first $25,000, 22 percent on the next College work-study program funds: Per- income reaches $30,000 and over; mits the intrastate reallocation of funds ap- $25,000 and 48 percent on income over 1975 Standard Reduction: Increases the $50,000; increases the accumulated earnings propriated for the College Work-Study pro- low income allowance on minimum standard tax from $100,000 to $150,000; gram in cases where funds originally obligat- deductions from $1,300 for single and joint ed to institutions are not needed and per- Federal Welfare Recipients Employment returns to $1,600 for single and $1,900 for Incentive (WI.N.) Tax Credit: Allows em- mits such funds to be expended in the suc- joint returns; increases the regular standard ployers to hire a Federal welfare recipient for ceding fiscal year; extends the termination deduction to 16 percent of adjusted gross more than 30 days and obtain a tax credit date of the National Advisory Council on income up to a maximum of $2,300 for single equal to 20 percent of wages not to exceed Equality of Educational Opportunity from and $2,600 for joint returns: $1,000 per individual, until July 1, 1976; June 30, 1975 through the end of fiscal year 1975 Personal Exemption Credit: Provides 1976 to make it coterminous with its related Miscellaneous a $30 tax credit for each member of the fam- program, the Emergency School Aid pro- ily in addition to the $750 personal exemp- Extends unemployment compensation for gram; and authorizes the Commissioner to tions; those eligible under the 1974 Emergency Un- carry over into fiscal year 1976 Basic Educa- 1975 Earned Income Credit or Work Bonus: employment Act for an additional 3 months tional Opportunity Grant funds for fiscal Provides a refundable credit of 10 percent to June 30, 1975; allows a maximum of $4,800 year 1975 which have not been paid to stu- of earned income up to a maximum of $400 in child care expenses to be deducted by dents entitled to such grants. H.R. 4221. to familes with dependent children with a families with an income up to $35,000 and Public Law 94-43, approved June 28, 1975. phase-out to zero when income rises from phases out to zero such a deduction when (VV) $4,000 to $8,000; income reaches $44,000; extends the tax de- Handicapped children: Amends and ex- 1975 Home Purchase Tax Credit: Pro- ferment period for reinvestment in residences tends the Education of the Handicapped Act vides a 5 percent credit against tax liability from the current 12 months to 18 months; to aid in making an appropriate education up to a maximum of $2,000 for individuals and contains other provisions. H.R. 2166. Pub- available to all handicapped children; ex- purchasing a newly constructed home in- lic Law 94-12, approved Mar. 29, 1975. tends the present entitlement formula for cluding a mobile home, provided it was built (112,117) payments to States through fiscal year 1976; or under construction by March 25, 1975; Unemployment compensation: Extends the establishes a new entitlement formula for Cash Payment to Social Security Recipi- time for payment for the additional 13 weeks payments in fiscal years 1977-79 which pro- ents: Provides $50 cash payment from the of unemployment compensation authorized vides that the maximum amount to which Treasury at the earliest practicable date to by the Tax Reduction Act of 1975 for the a State is entitled shall be equal to $300 mul- each recipient of Social Security, railroad Federal Supplemental Benefits (FSB) pro- tiplied by the number of handicapped chil- retirement, or Supplemental Security In- gram established by the Emergency Unem- dren, aged 3 to 21, who are receiving special come benefits; ployment Compensation Act of 1974, which education and related services in the State; authorized 26 weeks, thus making a total of assures ea ch State a minimum base payment Business taxes up to 39 weeks of benefits payable in addi- in each fiscal year equal to the amount it 1975-76 Investment Tax Credit: Increases tion to regular unemployment compensation received in the previous fiscal year; provides the investment tax credit rate to 10 per- benefits (which averages 26 weeks) through that a State, in order to be eligible for fund- cent for taxpayers, including public utilities; March 1, 1977; ing, must have a "right to education" policy provides an additional 1 percent and re- Changes, effective January 1, 1976, the rate for all handicapped children and requires quires companies with investments of $10 of insured unemployment (which is about 2 that a free appropriate public education must million or more to use the 1 percent savings percentage points less than the actual un- be made available to all handicapped chil- FORD RALD LIBRA 14700 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE August 1, 1975 dren aged 3 to 18 by September 1, 1978, and And contains other provisions. S. 1883. and natural gas to coal- from June 30, 1975 to all handicapped children aged 3 to 21 P/S July 15, 1975. (286)- to December 31. 1975; and requries the FEA by September 1, 1980; unless the application Coal leasing-strip mining: Makes basic to include in its quarterly energy informa- of this requirement would be inconsistent changes in the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 tion reports information on pricing and re- with State law or practice, or a court order; governing leasing of Federally owned coal. lated developments in the coal industry and further extends the protections affected un- Which constitutes almost 50 percent of the any other major energy Industries not sub- der present law assuring handicapped chil- recoverable coal reserves in the United ject to Federal price regulation. S. 1849. Pub- dren and their parents of procedural safe- States; provides that all leasing shall be done lic Law 94- approved 1975. guards in any decisions affecting the edu- under a 5-year program to be developed by NoTE.-Provisions contained in H.R. 4035, cation of the children by providing for an the Secretary of the Interior and designed to OIF Pricing, which was vetoed on July 21, individualized planning conference which is meet national needs for Federal coal in a 1975.)- (281) to be held a minimum of three times a year manner consistent with (a) timely and or- Energy labeling and disclosure: Amends with the parents, an education agency rep- derly development of Federal coal resources, the Federal Trade Commission Act to re- resentative, the teacher, and when appro- (b)- environmental protection; and (c). re- quire that the energy characteristics and es- priate, the child, to be present for the pur- ceint of fair market value for public re- timated annual operating costs of major en- poses of developing and reviewing a written sources; provides, in order to permit a wider ergy-consuming household products and au- statement of the educational program for opportunity for competition for Federal coal tomobiles be disclosed to consumers prior to the child; indicates provisions designed to leases, that leases may be Issued only by purchase so that consumers can readily com- strengthen the administration and evalua- competitive bidding on either a royalty or pare and avoid buying products which un- tion process provided by the Office of Edu- bonus bidding basis; necessarily waste energy; cation; provides that all recipients of funds Requires the preparation of land use plans Requires each manufacturer or importer under this act take affirmative action to em- where the United States owns both the sur- of major energy-consuming household prod- ploy handicapped individuals; gives new au- face and subsurface prior to sale of leases, ucts and automobiles to include the esti- thority to the Commissioner of education to and that, in cases where the surface is not mated annual operating cost data and an ap- make grants to State and local educational Federally owned, no lease sale shall be held plicable energy guide or an automobile en- agencies for the removal of the architectural if the Secretary determines that develop- ergy guide as part of the material shipped barriers; and contains other provisions: S. 6 ment of such coal deposits would be incon- with each product or automobile. to sup- P/S June 18, 1975; P/H amended July 29, sistent with an applicable State or local land pliers; prohibits car dealers from selling any 1975; Senate requested conference July 31, use plan except where the Secretary finds new automobile without disclosing the esti- 1975. (27) that such development would be in the na- mated annual operating cost to the Buyer Lister Hill scholarships: Amends- the Pub- tional interest; prior to sale; contains provisions regarding lic. Health Service Act to require the Secre- Eliminates prospecting permits and pref- advertising, authorizes the Administrator of tary of Health, Education and Welfare to erence right leases to prospectors as no the Federal Energy Administration and the make grants. to ten. individuals a year, to be longer appropriate or necessary since con- Federal Trade Commission to carry out a known as Lister Hill Scholars, who agree to siderable information has been accumulated consumer education program with respect to enter into the family practice of medicine since 1920 about Federal coal resources which annual operating costs, appliance and au- in shortage areas upon completion of their provides an adequate basis for leasing de- tomobile energy guides; and the need for educational program, and authorizes there- cisions; provides that coal leases shall be for energy conservation: and contains other pro- for $60,000. for fiscal year 1975, $120,000. for a specified term of 20 years and so long visions. S. 349. P/S July 11, 1975. (275) fiscal year 1977, and $240.000 for fiscal year thereafter as coal is produced instead of for ERDA authorization: Authorizes $4,736,- 1978. S. 1191, P.S. June 13, 1975. (VV). indeterminant periods dependent upon dil- 200,000 for fiscal year 1976- and $1,242.- igent production as at present; requires. a ENERGY 300,000 for the transition pertod July I- lessee, within 3 years after obtaining a coal Automobile fuel economy: Establishes, in September 30, 1976, for the Energy Research lease and before significant environmental and Development Administration (ERDA) title F, a mandatory fuel economy standards disturbance,. to formulate and submit for which was established by the Energy Reor- program within the Department of Trans- approval a development plan showing the ganization Act of 1974 and is responsible for portation; directs the Secretary of Transpor- work to be done, the manner of extraction, the nuclear programs formerly administered tation to establish yearly minimum stand- how applicable environmental and health by the Atomia Energy Commission and ards applicable to each manufacturer's aver- and safety standards would be met, and which also has the leadership role in imple- age production of new automobiles or new which must meet the reclamation standards menting nonnuclear energy research pro- light-duty trucks, as appropriate, are set out in it title II of this bill: grams; includes, among the nuclear pro- to: apply to model years 1977 through 1985; Increases by 22½ percent (from 37½ to grams funded: basic physical research; fu- provides that the standards are to be set. to 60 percent). the share of lease revenues to sion research; fission research, including the achieve a 50-percent. improvement in. fuel the State in which the Tease is Iocated. and development of advanced reactors which will economy for automobiles by model year 1980 specifies that the additional-221/2 percent permit increased utiliztion of nuclear fuel over that of 1974-models, or 21 miles per gal- amount shall be used. for. planning, con- resources-uranium and thorium; a nuclear lon. as opposed to 14 miles a gallom for the struction and maintenance of public facili- program. assure a sufficient sup- 1974 model average. and a. 100-percent. im- ties, and provision of public services in ply. of to civilian provement for at least 28 miles per gallon by those areas suffering impact problems as a power reactors; a national security program model year 1985, and authorizes the Secre- result of energy development; to enable continued maintenance- of & nu- tary to modify these goals if necessary; pro- In title II, the Federal Lands Surface Min- clear ns-capability; and environmental vides that the Secretary set standards sepa- ing Control and Reclamation Act of 1975, ap- and safety research, which also includes rately for: light-duty trucks, which are not plies to Federal lands and Federal coal the work on the artificial heart and nuclear placed under the 50- and 100-percent im- basic surface coal mining and reclamation medicine; includes among the nonnuclear provement goals for automobiles; provides standards of the recently-vetoed strip mining programs funded: fossil energy develop- civil penalties for violations; requires that bill (H.R. 25) requires the Secretary to issue ment programs. in coal, oil and gas, and oil each new automobile and light-duty truck regulations for a Federal program imple- shale-research and development; fusion, solar have attached a manufacturer-prepared en- menting this Act; requires after enactment and geothermal energy programs; and ad- ergy guide setting forth information on of this act that persons wishing to conduct vanced energy systems research programs; fuel economy and estimated annual fuel any surface: mining operations on Federal also, authorizes actions to accelerate dem- costs, and that dealers disclose estimated an- lands must obtain a permit from the Sec- onstration projects in oil shale recovery and nual fuel costs. to "prospective purchasers retary; specifies the permit application: in- in the commercial-scale- recovery of synthet- prior to the completion of any purchase of formation that must be given to demonstrate ic: fuels from coal, oil shale, and noneonven- an automobile or light-duty truck; directs that the environmental protection provisions tional energy sources; and authorizes ERDA the Secretary to conduct a study regarding of this Act can be met, which includes sub- to establish a. Federal loan guarantee pro- the use of electric vehicles, including mission of a reclamation plan; provides for grann to stimulate commercial synthetic fuel whether they should be included under this the giving of public notice and the holding of enterprises. H.B. 3474. P/H June 20, 1975; title; public hearings in regard to an application; P/S amended July 31, 1975. (371) Contains, in title II, provisions for an au- and contains other provisions. S. 391. P/S International petroleum. exposition: Au- tomotive research and development program July 31, 1975. (364) thorizes the President. to invite the several within the Department of. Transportation, in Emergency petroleum allocation: Extends States. and foreign. nations to participate in coordination with the Energy Research and the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act, the International Petroleum Exposition at Development Administration (ERDA), to de- which contains the only presently existing Tulsa, Oklahoma, from May 16 through May velop production prototypes of advanced au- authority for allocation and price- control 22, 1976, for the purpose of exhibiting ma- tomobiles which represent the maximum of oil, from August 31, 1975 to December 31, chinery, equipment, supplies, and other practicable fuel efficiency attainable consis- 1975; extends the authority of the Federal products used i the production and market- tent with environmental, safety, and dam- Energy Administration (FEA) under the ing of oil and gas, and bringing together buy- ageability requirements; in title III, estab- Energy Supply and Environmental Coordi- ers and sellers for the promotion of foreign lishes not more than three motor ve- nation Act to require electric powerplants and domestic trade and commerce in such hicle diagnotic inspection demonstration and major industrial facilities with the ca- products: S.A. Res. 59, P/S: May 13, 1975. projects; pability to utilize coal. to-convert from oil (VV) August 1, 1975 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE S 14701 Naval petroleum reserves: Amends chapter no higher than the January 31, 1975 prevail- tunity for review and to permit the coastal 64, title 10, United States Code to provide for ing prices (which averaged $11.28 per barrel States to assess the potential impacts of the the full exploration and development of the on a national basis); does not make this development and to resolve any problems naval petroleum reserves and to permit lim- authority subject to congressional review un- with the Secretary and the lessee before they ited production of Naval Petroleum Re- less the proposal would bring the price over occur; serves 1-Elk Hills, No. 2-Buena Vista, and this maximum ceiling; Directs the Secretary to conduct a survey No. 3-Teapot Dome under the authority of Provides for congressional review of any of oil and gas resources of the OCS; also, the Secretary of the Navy; proposal to permit the price of presently authorizes the Secretary to conduct or con- Defines "national defense" for the pur- controlled "old oil" (oil from properties pro- tract for exploratory activities in order to poses of permitting such production in terms ducing at, or less than, their 1972 production obtain more information about the oil and broad enough to permit production to par- levels) to increase substantially above its gas resources on the OCS and for exploratory tially offset a situation such as the Arab em- national average price of $5.25: grants spe- drilling on an experimental basis when bargo of 1973; provides that production will cific authority to alter present price controls needed for national security, environmental not exceed the maximum efficient rate de- to allow a price incentive to take account of reasons, or to expedite development in fron- termined in accordance with sound oilfield natural declines in field production and to tier areas; engineering practices of 350,000 barrels per encourage the most costly use of secondary Puts into law the existing rule, established day whichever is less; limits production to 5 and tertiary recovery methods where the costs by Departmental regulation, that an OCS years; makes production at Elk Hills con- are significantly greater than the regular lessee is liable for the total cost of control tingent upon the Secretary reaching a bind- methods; requires congressional review only and removal of spilled oil; also, creates a new ing agreement with Standard Oil Company where the total incentives are of such a mag- strict liability rule for damages from OCS oil of California, which owns approximately 20 nitude as to cause an increase in excess of spills which imposes damage liability. except percent of Elk Hills field that would protect 50 cents per barrel in the national average for acts of war, without regard to fault or the public interest: authorizes the President price of "old" crude oil; to the ownership of the land or resource to direct that oil produced under the provi- Extends the Emergency Petroleum Allo- damaged if the land or resource is relied on sions of this act be placed in a strategic re- cation Act, which contains the only present- for subsistence or economic purposes; makes serve as authorized by law: ly existing authority for price control and the lessee or holder of a right of way liable Waives, for the period of production, the allocation of crude oil and petroleum pro- for the first $22 million and the Offshore Oil requirement that the Secretary consult with ducts, from August 31 to December 31, 1975; Pollution Settlement Fund, created by the the Congress on every contract; retains the extends the authority under the Energy Sup- Act, liable for the balance; finances the fund requirement that the sale of all production ply and Coordination Act of the Federal by placing a fee of 2½ cents per barrel of oil be by competitive bidding, establishes a spe- Energy Administration to issue coal con- produced from the OCS; cial account in the Treasury to permit an version orders requiring facilities using oil Requires any person holding a geological accurate accounting for the accomplishment or gas to convert to coal and the authority or geophysical exploration permit to submit of the purposes of this legislation, which in- under that act to gather energy data from to the government the data and informa- clude operation of the naval reserves on & June 30 to December 31, 1975; tion, including interpretive. data, obtained self-sustaining basis; requires the Adminis- Provides a limited exemption for small re- during exploration, which would be kept trator of the Federal Energy Administration finers from the crude oil entitlements pro- confidential unless the Secretary determined to submit a written report within 180 days gram in effect under current Federal Energy that public availability of the data would after enactment recommending procedures Administration regulations; not damage the competitive position of the for the exploration, development and produc- And contains other provisions. H.R. 4035. permittee or lessee; directs the Secretary to tion of Reserve No. 4 in Alaska; Vetoed July 21, 1975. House referred to In- establish safety and performance standards Contains provisions identical to the Stra- terstate and Foreign Commerce Committee for all pieces of equipment pertinent to pub- tegic Energy Reserves Act of 1975 which the July 23, 1975. (161,287) lic health, safety or environmental protec- Senate passed on July 8, 1975 which pro- Oil shale revenues: Amends the Mineral tion; vides for the establishment of national fed- Leasing Act of 1920 to permit each State, Authorizes a wide variety of new bidding erally owned strategic reserves, regional pe- after January 1, 1974, to use its share of oil systems in addition to the cash bonus fixed troleum reserves, and interim industry re- shale revenues for planning, construction royalty system which has been the historical serves under the management of the Federal and maintenance of public facilities, and method of OCS bidding; provides clear au- Energy Administration: and contains other provision of public services. S. 834. P/S Apr. thority for the Federal government to take provisions. H.R. 48 (S. 2173). P/H July-8, 22, 1975. (VV) oil or natural gas royalties in kind and dis- 1975; P/S amended July 29, 1975. (342) Outer continental shelf management: pose of them in a manner to alleviate short- *Oll import fees: Suspends for the 90-day Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands ages: requires environmental baseline and period beginning on the date of enactment Act of 1953 for the purpose of increasing monitoring studies before oil and gas drilling any authority the President might have to production of oil and gas from the Outer can begin on any OCS area not previously adjust imports of petroleum and petroleum Continental Shelf (OCS) in a manner leased; increases criminal penalties for cer- products; negates any Presidential action to which assures orderly resource development, tain willful violations of the Act and imposes adjust petroleum imports taken after Janu- protection of the environment, and receipt civil liability for violations which continue ary 15, 1975, and before the date of enact- of fair market return for public resources after notice and opportunity to correct viola- ment, and also provides for the rebate of any and encourages development of new tech- tions; contains provisions designed to pro- duties or import fees or taxes levied and nology to increase human safety and elimi- mote Federal interagency coordination and collected pursuant to any such action; pro- nate or reduce environmental damage; directs coordination with State and local gov- vides that the suspension of this authority Directs the Secretary of the Interior to ernment agencies; will cease if at any time during the 90-day prepare a comprehensive advance planning Increases by 22½ percent the amount given period war is declared, a national emergency program for leasing which would indicate the to States from Federal mineral revenues de- occurs, or certain situations involving the size, timing, and location of leasing activity rived under the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 commitment of U.S. Armed Forces arise; and which the Secretary believes would meet provides that the import license fee system from coal, oil shale, oil and gas, and other national energy needs over the next 5 years; on petroleum and petroleum products which public land mineral development, and pro- Contains provisions giving States and local vides that this additional amount shall be the provisions of this bill provide shall governments and the general public a signifi- not affect the import license fee system on used by States socially or economically im- cant opportunity to participate and com- petroleum and petroleum products which was pacted by this development for planning, con- ment on Federal OCS planning and policy in effect on January 15, 1975. H.R. 1767. struction and maintenance of públic facili- Vetoed Mar. 4, 1975. House referred to Ways decisions including the authorizing of the ties, and provision of public services; and Governors of coastal States to establish re- and Means Committee Mar. 11, 1975. (13) contains other provisions. S. 521. P/S July 30, gional OCS advisory board which would ad- *Oil pricing: Makes more effective the 1975. (362) vise the Secretary on all matters related to mechanism in existing law for congressional Petroleum products fair marketing: Pro- OCS oil and gas development: review and right of disapproval of Presiden- hibits the termination, caneellation, or non- Contains provisions identical to the tial proposals to exempt petroleum products renewal of a petroleum products franchise from the allocation or pricing controls cur- Coastal Zone Management Act amendments unless the affected franchise failed to comply rently in effect under the Emergency Petro- which passed the Senate on July 16, 1975, substantially with any essential and reason- leum Allocation Act of 1973; which amend the Act and establish a new able requirement of the franchise, failed to coastal zone impact fund to assist coastal Expands the time for congressional re- act in good faith in carrying out the terms States in ameliorating adverse environmental view from 5 to 20 days and contains proce- of the franchise, or the supplier withdraws dures for expediting review to assure that impacts and controlling secondary economic entirely from the sale of petroleum products and social impacts associated with OCS oil the question of approval or disapproval can in commerce; provides that a civil action may and gas development; be brought to the floor of either House within be brought against a distributor or refiner the 20-day review period; Requires a Federal lessee, upon finding oil who is in violation of the act within 3 years and gas to, prior to development, prepare of the date a termination or cancellation Requires the President to administrative- and submit to the Secretary, the Governors ly establish price controls for presently non- notice is rendered; and limits, on an equal of affected coastal States and any regional controlled "new oil" (all produced at levels basis, marketing activities of all major oil above the 1972 volumes) with price ceilings OCS advisory board a development and pro- companies to restrict the expansion of distri- duction plan in order to give them an oppor- bution and retaining operations with per- 14702 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD SENATE August 1, 1975 sonnel under their direct control. S. 323. P/S. period of strategic energy-reserves equal to program and must experience or anticipate June 20, 1975. (VV) 90 days of imports, which would place an a temporary or net adverse impact or have Standby Energy Authority: Grants the average total of 594 barrels in reserve and President authority to ration fuels in the experienced an adverse impact within the would compensate, based on the amount by 3 years prior to enactment; authorizes au- event of an acute energy shortage subject to which imports were reduced under the 1973- tomatic grants payable from the General congressional review and right of disapproval; 74 oil embargo, for import reduction for a Treasury to any State where OCS oil or nat- authorizes the President to allocate materials period of 237 days; and equipment for energy production if a Provides for the establishment and main- ural gas is being directly landed (brought ashore); provides a Federal guarantee for critical shortage occurs; authorizes the Pres- tenance of a Strategic Energy Reserve sys- State or local government bonds issued to ident to (1) require production of designated tem by the Federal Energy Administration pay for measures needed to reduce adverse domestic oil and gas fields at the maximum (FEA)- acting through a Strategic Energy coastal impacts; contains provisions to clar- efficient rate and over that rate for a period Reserve Office within the FEA and: (1) re- ify that Federal leases must be consistent of 90 days if he determines that the condition quires the FEA to establish a national Fed- with approved coastal zone management pro- of a reservoir permits such production with- eral owned crude oil storage program, which grams of the affected States; raises the Fed- out excessive risk of losses in the later re- could include storage of crude oil from Fed- eral share for coastal zone management fund- covery of the remaining oil or gas, (2) utilize eral lands, including the naval petroleum ing from 66 1/3 percent to 80 percent; amends production on properties on Federal land, (3) reserves, if authorized by Congress; (2) au- the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 to increase require adjustment of processing operations thorizes the creation of Federally owned from 37½ percent to 60 percent the amounts: of domestic refiners to produce refined prod- regional petroleum product-reserves of re- returned to the States as reclamation funds ucts in amounts commensurate with national fined petroleum products and requires that from royalties paid to the Federal Govern- needs; a reserve be established for any fuel in any ment by mining companies extracting fed- Authorizes priority fuel allocations to those district where more than 25 percent of the erally-owned minerals; and contains other engaged in the exploration, production and demand for that fuel has been met by im- provisions. S. 586. P/S July 16, 1975. Note:- transportation of fuels and other minerals; ports during the preceding 24 months, which (Provisions contained in S. 521, Outer Con- authorizes the President to restrict exports presently covers residual fuel oil, and for tinental Shelf Management.) (291) of coal, natural gas, petroleum products, and No. 2 fuel-home heating oil-where more Council on Environmental Quality-En- petrochemical feedstocks, drill pipe, drilling than 10 percent of the demand is met by vironmental Policy: Authorizes 82 million for: rigs, and such supplies which he determines imports, these fuels being a particular sup- fiscal year 1976 and $500,000 for the transi- are necessary to further production or con- ply problem in eastern coast States; (3) au- tion period (July 1-September 30, 1976) for servation of energy supplies; thorizes the FEA to require interim industry- the Council on Environmental Quality and Contains provisions for administrative pro- storage reserves consisting of up to 3 per- amends the National Environmental Policy cedure and judicial review; authorizes the cent of imports or refinery throughput of Act of 1969 to permit the Council to accept collection of such energy information as is the previous calendar year until the total certain reimbursements for domestic and. necessary to achieve the purposes of the level under the 7-year national and regional international travel, and to make use of above provisions; contains procedures for programs is reached and, thereafter, to re- volunteer and uncompensated services. H.R. carrying out international voluntary energy quire industry to maintain- stocks in an 6054, Public Law 94-52, approved July 3. agreements; amount equal to the average readily avail- 1975. (vv) Extends the Emergency Petroleum Alloca- able inventories for the corresponding month Environmental Impact Statements: tion Act from August 31, 1975, to March 1, of the 3 preceding years; (4) provides for Amends the Environmental Policy Act of 1976; makes any increases in the price of the inclusion of such other components as 1969 to establish a single uniform procedure "old" oil (oil from wells existing in 1973 pro- Congress may authorize; for environmental impact sttaements (EIS). duced at a rate equal to 1972 production) Exempts materials in the interim industry prepared after January 1, 1970 on major proj- and any proposed exemptions of crude oil, reserves from any tariff or import license ects funded under a program of Federal residual fuel oil, or a refined petroleum prod- fee; authorizes the use of the reserves if grants to States including, the Federal-aid uct from price controls subject to congres- petroleum imports have fallen or are within highway program; permits State preparation sional review and approval; permits the 30 days expected to fall by 10 percent or if of an EIS so long as the responsible Federal pricing of oil recovered by secondary or ter- required to do so under international agree- official guides and participates in the EIS tiary methods up to $7.50 a barrel; sets a ment; provides that the Administrator is to preparation and independently evaluates the maximum price for "new" domestic crude oil establish price levels and allocation pro- product before approving and adopting it; at a level not to exceed that prevailing on cedures for the oil withdrawn that are con- and requires the Federal official to prepare January 31, 1975; exempts small refiners sistent with the objectives enumerated in independently for the EIS the analysis of the (100,000 barrels a day) for the first 50,000 the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act; impacts and alternatives of major interstate barrels from the entitlements program under authorizes the FEA to adjust the processing significance associated with the project or the oil allocation regulations; operations of domestic refineries to produce action which is the subject of the EIS. H.R. Authorizes the President to institute in- refined products in proportions commen- 3130. Public Law 94- approved terim energy conservation plans pending the surate with national needs and consistent 1975. (VV) promulgation of regulations to establish na- with the objectives of the Emergency Petro- National Advisory Committee on Oceans tional energy conservation standards which leum Allocation Act in the case of an em- and Atmosphere: Authorizes 8445,000 for fis- include but are not limited to standards for: bargo; and contains other provisions. S. 677. cal year 1976, $111,250 for the transition pe- Federal buildings and for houses and build- P/S July 8, 1975. (263) riod July 1-September 30, 1976, and $445,000 ings financed under any Federal loan guar- ENVIRONMENT for fiscal year 1977 for the National Advisory antee or mortgage program; decorative and Committee on Oceans and Atmosphere. H.R. Coastal zone management: Amends the nonessential lighting; the increase of indus- 5447. Public Law 94- approved Coastal Zone Management Act to assist trial efficiency in the use of energy; the better 1975. (VV) States facing Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) enforcement of the 55 mile per hour speed Ocean dumping: Amends the Marine Pro- oil and gas development or other energy- limit; the maximizing of use of carpools and tection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of related developments and facilities affecting public transportation; reasonable controls 1972 to authorize appropriations for fiscal the coastal zone; provides assistance in the and restrictions on discretionary transporta- year 1976 and the transition period July 1- form of grants or loans to coastal States tion activities; energy efficiency standards for September 30, 1976 as follows: Title I, Ocean from a new coastal energy facility impact Federal procurement; and low interest loans dumping permit program-85.3 million for fund, which is to be available to States re- and loan guarantee programs to improve the fiscal year 1976 and $1.325 million for the ceiving or anticipating impacts in their thermal efficiency of individual residences; transition period; title II, research program coastal zones from the exploration, develop- Directs the Federal Energy Administra- on the effects of ocean dumping on the ma- ment, and production of energy resources, or tion to issue the regulations containing the rine environment-$6 million for fiscal year from the location, construction, expansion national standards, and makes such plans 1976 and $1.5 million for the transition pe- or operation of any energy facility requiring riod; and title III, marine sanctuaries areas- and standards subject to congressional re- a Federal license or permit: authorizes $6.2 million for fiscal year 1976 and $1.55 for view and the right of disapproval; provides moneys for the fund at $250 million per year the transition period; and changes from for the development and implementation of for 3 fiscal years and the 1976 transition January to March, the month in which the approved State energy conservation pro- period; provides that up to 20 percent of Secretary of Commerce must file his annual grams with Federal technical and financial the moneys may be used for planning grants report on the effects of ocean dumping on assistance, failing which, Federal standards with the balance to be used for efforts to the marine environment. H.R. 5701. Public shall apply; reduce or ameliorate adverse impacts from Law 94-62, approved July 25, 1975. (VV) Extends the Energy Supply and Environ- energy exploration and development or to Scrimshaw Art Preservation: Permits the mental Coordination Act, which contains provide public facilities and services neces- Secretary of Commerce, who administers the the Coal Conversion Act of 1974, from June sitated by such activity; requires as a con- Endangered Species Act with respect to 30, 1975, to December 31, 1975; dition of eligibility to provide public facill- whales, to grant exemptions for a limited pe- And contains other provisions. S. 622. P/S ties and services necessitated by such activ- riod of time for the sale of finished scrim- Apr. 10, 1975. (138) ity; requires as a condition of eligibility for shaw (etched designs and carvings from Strategic energy reserves: Provides for the assistance from the fund that the State must whale bone) products in interstate com- creation and maintenance over a 7-year participate in a coastal zone management merce. S. 229. P/S Apr. 10, 1975. (VV) *gart? mining: Establishes a program for for the protection of the emblem and in- available in the fund, provided the balances the regulation of cost surface mining activi- signia of the American Legion Auxiliary. of the fund are maintained in such amounts the and the reclamation of coal mined lands S. 721, P/S May 13, 1975. (VV) as are necessary at any time for cash dis- that surface coal mining Sons of the American Legion: Renews and bursements. S. 1260. P/S July 14, 1975. (VV) exploration activities extends for 14 years design patent No. 92,187 NASA authorization: Authorizes to the of underground min- for the protection of the emblem and in- National Aeronautics and Space Adminis- 101-are conducted so as to prevent or min- signia of the Sons of the American Legion. tration $3,562,310,000 for fiscal year 1976 and Insure degradation to the environment, and 719. P/S May 13, 1975. (VV) $925,150,000 for the transition period July 1- That surface mining operations are not con- Assistant Secretary of Commerce: Author- September 30, 1976, for research and devel- docted where reclamation is not feasible ac- tzes an additional Assistant Secretary of opment, construction of facilities and re- sereing to the terms and conditions of the Commerce who shall be appointed by the search and program management including President with the advice and consent of continued development of the space station art: Establishes the Office of Surface Mining the Senate. S. 1622. P/S June 27, 1975. (VV) and shuttle program. H.R. 4700. Public Law Declamation and Enforcement in the Depart- Attorney General's salary: Repeals Section 94-39, approved June 19, 1975. (VV) small of the Interior to administer the pro- 1 of Public Law 93-178 (enacted to remove National arboretum: Authorizes the Sec- grame for controlling surface coal mining op- the question concerning the impact of Arti- retary of Agriculture to accept and admin- erations, including the State programs which cle I, Section 6, Clause 2 of the Constitution ister on behalf of the United States gifts INTERE be submitted for approval; on the President's nomination of Senator or devises of real and personal property for Requires the Corps of Engineers to ap- William B. Saxbe to be Attorney General of the benefit of the National Arboretum which prove the basic standards regulating mine the United States) to restore to the Office was established for purposes of research and waste disposal and review plans but with no of the Attorney General the annual rate of education concerning tree, and plant life. responsibility for on-the-ground supervision basic pay of $60,000 (Level I of the Executive S. 1649. P/S July 25, 1975. (VV) and enforcement; Schedule) and provides that the act shall National Portrait Gallery: Amends the Establishes a fund and a program for the take effect February 4, 1975, following the National Portrait Gallery Act of 1962 to re- reclamation of abandoned mined lands and February 3, 1975, resignation date of Attor- define the term "portraiture" to permit the for relief of impacted areas; provides fund- ney General William Saxbe. S. 58. Public Law National Portrait Gallery to acquire photo- ing for such activities from reclamation fees 94-2, approved Feb. 18, 1975. (VV) graphs and other portrayals of individuals collected at 35 cents per ton for surface Barrier-free environment: Declares the in addition to "painted or sculpted like- mined coal, 15 cents per ton for all coal mined sense of the Congress that there shall be a nesses". S. 1657. P/S July 25, 1975. (VV) by underground methods or 10 percent of the value of the coal at the mine, whichever national policy to recognize the inherent National Guard technicians' retirement: right of all citizens, regardless of their phys- Amends title 5, U.S.C., to grant retirement is less except that the fee will not exceed ical disability, to the full development of credit for National Guard technician service 5 percent of the value of lignite: provides their economic, social, and personal potential performed before 1969 to all former tech- that 50 percent of fees collected in any one through the free use of the manmade envi- nicians serving in any position subject to State are to be expended in that State for ronment, and that the adoption and imple- the retirement law on or after January 1, reclamation or alleviating the impact of coal mentation of this policy requires the mobili- 1969, including those who have retired and development in the area; provides that, in zation of the resources of the private and whose annuities therefor would be subject areas where there is relatively little damage public sectors to integrate handicapped peo- to recomputation; allows credit for 100 per- from past coal mining, the States' share of ple into their communities. S. Con. Res. 11. cent of pre-1969 technician service for an- the fees may be used for other purposes; Senate adopted May 20, 1975. (VV) nuity computation purposes: and permits Sets a series of minimum uniform require- Bikini atoll: Provides a $3 million ex gratia eligible technicians to pay the full amount "ments for all coal surface mining operations payment to the people of Bikini Atoll who rather than 55 percent otherwise owed as a on both Federal and State lands which deal were relocated to Kill Island in 1946 in order deposit for pre-1969 technician service. S. with four basic issues-pre-planning mining to provide a nuclear test site on the Atoll. 584. P/S June 16, 1975. (VV) practices, post-mining reclamation and the H.R. 5158. Public Law 94-34, approved National Science Foundation authoriza- protection of water resources; specifies that tion: Authorizes $787,000,000 to the National lands which cannot be reclaimed under the June 13, 1975. (VV) FBI Director, 10-year term for: Amends Science Foundation for fiscal year 1976 and standards of the act and lands within the the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets an additional $4 million in foreign curren- National Park, Wildlife Refuge, Wilderness Act of 1968 to provide for a ten-year term cies which the Treasury Department deter- and Wild and Scenic Rivers systems, National of service for the Director of the Federal mines to be excess to the normal require- Recreation Areas, National Forests, and cer- Bureau of Investigation: limits the appoint- ments of the United States. H.R. 4723. Pub- tain other areas may not be strip-mined; ment of & Director to one 10-year term: and lic Law 94- approved 1975. (VV) makes special provision for mining which af- provides that the law regarding Federal man- Overseas citizens voting rights: Guaran- fect alluvial valley farming land; provides datory retirement at age 70 shall apply to tees the right of otherwise qualified private for certain limited variances to the prescribed this appointment. S. 1172. P/S Mar. 17, 1975. U.S. citizens residing outside the United standards where such variances provide equal or better protection to the environment and (64) States to vote in Federal elections in the Federal Election Commission: Extends the State of their last voting domicile; requires result in a higher post-mining use; Federal Election Commission through Decem- a citizen, voting under the bill, to state his Provides, in regard to rights of private sur- ber 31, 1976, and increases the authorization intent to retain his prior State as his voting face owners, for obtaining consent as a con- therefor from $10 million to $15 million. S. residence and domicile if he has not regis- dition of issuing a new Federal coal lease, and 1434. P/S June 18, 1975; P/H amended tered to vote and is not voting in any other requires payment of all damages. including lost income. and payment of limited addi- June 19, 1975. (VV) State, territory or possession of the United Federal Metal and Nonmetallic Mine Safety States; adopts a uniform absentee registra- tional compensation to the surface owner; Board abolishment: Abolishes the Federal tion and voting procedure including the re- Establishes a grant program to fund min- Metal and Nonmetallic Mine Safety Board of quirement that election officials mail out ing and mineral resources and research in- Review which reviews appeals by non-coal balloting material as promptly as possible stitutes in public colleges and universities to mine operators from closure orders issued by after receipt of a properly completed appli- train qualified personnel in mine-related fields and to conduct research related to min- the Department of Interior's Mining Enforce- cation; assures that Federal and State gov- ment and Safety Administration and trans- ernments could not seek to impose taxes on ing technology; fers such functions to the Secretary of Inte- a citizen which would cause him to lose any Provides for a study, to be completed by rior. S. 1774. P/S June 24, 1975. (VV) tax exemption solely on the basis of having 1976, to determine the appropriate program General Federation of Women's Clubs: exercised his right to register and vote ab- for regulating surface coal mines in Indian Amends the Act granting a charter to the sentee; and imposes a $10,000 fine and 5 lands and requires, in the interim, that all General Federation of Women's Clubs to years imprisonment for wilfully giving false leases on Indian lands include certain per- delete the $1.5 million figure on real estate information when registering or voting ab- formance standards at least as stringent as the Federation may hold under the charter, sentee. S. 95. P/S May 15, 1975. (VV) those in the Act; and contains enforcement thus allowing the value of its real or personal Patents: Amends certain sections of title and other provisions. S. 7. P/S March 12, 1975. property to be determined by current mar- 35, U.S.C. to implement the Patent Coopera- (62) H.R. 25. Vetoed May 20, 1975. House ket value which has increased due to infia- tion Treaty (Ex. S, 92d-2d) which enables sustained veto June`10, 1975. (VV) tion. S. 240. P/S May 8, 1975. (VV) U.S. and foreign nationals to file interna- GENERAL GOVERNMENT GSA leases: Amends section 111 of the tional applications with the Patent Office American Legion Badges-Patent Renewals Federal Property and Administrative Serv- which would act as a Receiving Office and ices Act of 1949 to permit the Administra- process such applications and provides ap- American Legion: Renews and extends for tor of the General Services Administration plicants filing applications for patents only 14 years design patent No. 54,296 for the pro- (GSA) to enter into multiyear leases (not in the U.S. with the same flexibility af- tection of the emblem and insignia of the to exceed 10 years) of automatic data proc- forded to applicants filing under the treaty. American Legion. S. 720. P/S May 13, 1975. essing equipment including collateral main- S. 24. P/S June 21, 1975. (VV) (VV) tenance, software and other kinds of sup- Small Business Act amendments: Increases American Legion Auxiliary: Renews and plies and services associated with such from $725 million to $825 million the sub- extends for 14 years design patent No. 55,398 equipment, at amounts in excess of what is ceiling for the Small Business Investment S14704 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD August 1, 1975 Company loan and guarantee program; in- Marianas, if approved by Congress. S. 326. Amends the act to permit private persons creases from $450 -million to- $525 million Public Law 94-27, approved May 28, 1975. as well as the Attorney General to bring suit the subceiling for economic opportunity (VV) under the act and to allow a court to grant loan programs; increases from $35 million to Voting Rights: Amends the Voting Rights relief to private parties by suspending the $45 million the authorization for the Surety Act to provide that States or political sub- use of literacy and other tests and devices, Bond Guarantee Fund and allows additional divisions which the Attorney General has to impose preclearance restrictions and to appropriations up to $15 million for the determined have, in -1964 or 1968 (1) main- appoint Federal examiners as it now may do program; and clarifies the language in Public tained a literacy or other test or device as a in cases brought by the Attorney General; Law 93-501 to allow Small Business Invest- prerequisite for voting and (2) also had a authorizes payment of attorney's fees to pre- ment Companies to charge an interest rate, record of less than 50 percent of the voting- vailing parties; and contains other provi- in certain cases, that is in excess of the age population registered or less than 50 per- sions. H.R. 6219. P/H June 4, 1975; P/S State usury law. S. 1839. P/S June 4, 1975. cent voting, shall be covered for an addi- amended July 24, 1975. (329) tional 7 years through August 1982 (making (VV) War risk insurance: Amends the Federal Smithsonian Institution Museum support the total period 17 years instead of 10 years) Aviation Act of 1958 to extend the present facilities: Enables the Smithsonian Insti- by the special provisions which require such authority of the Secretary of Transportation tution to undertake planning of museum a state or subdivision to preclear any vot- to issue war risk insurance until May 7, 1976; support facilities on federally owned land ing changes it wishes to make with the authorizes the investment of the aviation U.S. District Court for the District of Co- within the District of Columbia metropolitan war risk insurance revolving fund in inter- area for the conservation, preparation, and lumbia or the Attorney General of the United est-bearing securities of the United States; States, and which authorize the appointment study of the national collection of scientific, and requires a study by the President of the of Federal examiners and of Federal observ- historical, and artistic objects and artifacts, possible expansion- of the program to include ers to assure nondiscrimination on account and for the training of museum conservators. losses and damage resulting from riots, civil of race or color in regard to voting rights; S. 907. P/S July 25, 1975. (VV) disorder, hijacking or other similar acts and adds provisions which apply these special Smithsonian Institution site: Reserves for to report the results of the study together provisions to States or subdivisions which future public use of the Smithsonian In- with his recommendations to Congress 90 the Attorney General determines are cov- stitution that portion of the Mall bounded days after enactment. H.R. 8564. Public Law ered because of conditions existing in 1972, by Third Street, Maryland Avenue, Fourth 94- approved 1975. (VV) with a coverage period of 10 years. Street, and Jefferson Drive in the District Makes the temporary ban which was placed GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES of Columbia. H.R. 5327. Public Law 94- by the 1970 amendments to the Voting Rights Cost-of-living increase-Postal Service approved 1975. (VV) Act of 1965 on the use of literacy tests and OSHA compliance:- Authorizes an annual Standard reference data program: Au- other similar devices a permanent prohibi- minimal salary adjustment for top executive, thorizes to the Department of Commerce $2.8 tion applicable to all States. and political legislative and judicial officers and employees million for fiscal year 1976, $750,000 for the subdivisions; of the United States who last received an transition period July 1-September 30, 1976, Expands the coverage of the act to certain increase in compensation in March 1969, in- $3 million for fiscal year 1977, and $3 mil- jurisdictions in which language minorities cluding each level of the Executive Schedule, lion for fiscal year 1978 to carry out the pur- reside; provides in title II, which is designed the salary of the Vice President, rates of pay poses of the Standard Reference Data Act to identify areas with the most serious prob- for members of Congress and officials of the which provides the scientific community lems of voting rights discrimination against legislative branch, and salaries in the judicial with accurate and accessible quantitative language minorities such as the use of vari- branch; provides that the adjustment is to data needed in the physical sciences, to- ous forms of intimidation to prevent their become effective whenever a comparability gether with critical evaluations thereof. participation in voting, that (1) a jurisdic- adjustment is made in the rates of pay under H.R. 37. Public Law 94-48, approved July 2, tion is deemed to employ a test or device as the General Schedule (normally in October 1975. (VV) a prerequisite to voting if it provided elec- of each year) and shall equal the percentage Tourism promotion: Amends the Inter- tion materials or assistance only in English of the comparability adjustment, rounded to national Travel Act to authorize funding and it had more than a 5-percent citizen the nearest $100; for the United States Travel Service, De- population of any one language group, such Makes the Occupational Safety and Health partment of Commerce, which is charged as American Indians, Alaskan Natives, Asian Act of 1970 applicable by statute to the with promoting travel and tourism to and Americans, or persons of Spanish heritage, Postal Service, which is presently bound by within the United States as follows: for and (2) that coverage of the act will apply its July 1973 collective bargaining agreement international tourism promotion-$5 mil- if that jurisdiction also had less than 50 with the National Postal Unions to comply lion for the transition period July 1-Septem- percent of the voting-age population regis- with the Act. H.R. 2559. Public Law 94- ber 30, 1976, $25 million for fiscal 1977, and tered or voting; mandates bilingual elections approved 1975. (352) $30 million in each fiscal 1978 and 1979; for for covered areas for a 10-year period; re- Part-time Government employees: De- domestic tourism promotion-$625,000 for quires preclearance of voting changes, and clares as policy that a certain regulated pro- the transition period July 1-September 30, authorizes the appointment of Federal ex- portion of all positions in the General Sched- 1976, and $2.5 million for each fiscal 1977 aminers and of Federal observers to oversee ule (except positions in grades GS-16, GS-17, through 1979. H.R. 5357. Vetoed May 28, elections; provides a bailout process which and GS-18) shall be made available on a 1975. House referred to Committee on Inter- operates in the same manner as the current part-time career employment basis (16 to state and Foreign Commerce June 20, 1975. provision in the act whereby a State or polit- 30 hours per week) for persons who are (VV) ical subdivision may exempt itself by ob- unable or do not wish work full time; Amends the International Travel Act to⁻ taining a declaratory judgment that English- covers, with certain exceptions, executive and authorize funding for the U.S. Travel Serv- only elections or any other "test or device" regulatory agencies subject to the rules of ice, Department of Commerce, which is has not in fact been used in a discriminatory the Civil Service Commission; provides for charged with promoting travel and tourism fashion against language minorities and a gradual phase-in of part-time career em- to and within the United States as follows: other racial and ethnic groups for the 10 ployment, with at least 2 percent of all posi- for international tourism promotion-$5 years preceding the filing of action; addresses tions in each grade in each agency to be- million for the transition period July 1- in title III the problems of language minority come available yearly until the 10 percent September 30, 1976, $25 million for fiscal groups in participating in the voting process limit placed on part-time positions is 1977, and $30 million for each fiscal 1978 and which are caused by the lack of equal educa- reached: authorizes waivers of the percent- 1979; for domestic tourism promotion-$2.5 tional opportunities and illiteracy; brings a age minimum by the Civil Service Commis- million for fiscal 1976, $625,000 for the tran- State or political subdivision under coverage sion in cases of need; prohibits the forcing sition period July 1-September 30, 1916, of title III if a single language minority com- of an employee to accept part-time employ- and $2.5 million for each fiscal 1977 and prises 5 percent of the voting-age population. ment as a condition of new or continued 1978; and directs the Secretary of Commerce and if the illiteracy rate of that group is employment: gives part-time employees en- to promote travel within the United States greater than the national average; defines titlement to the same proportionate fringe and its possessions through activities that illiteracy for the purposes of this title as benefits as those vested in regular hour em- are in the public interest and which do not failing to complete the fifth primary grade, ployees: and contains other provisions. S. 792. compete with those of any State, city or which is the level at which a minimum com- P/S June 23, 1975. (VV) private agency. S. 2003. Public Law 94-55, prehension in English ordinarily would be Travel expenses: Increases the per diem approved July 9, 1975. (VV) achieved; provides a limited remedy for pro- allowance (from $25 to a maximum of $35) Trust Territory of the Pacific: Increases tected classes by requiring that the covered and the actual daily expense reimbursement the fiscal year 1976 authorization for the ac- jurisdiction provide bilingual election ma- tivities of the civil government of the Trust terials and information in the language of (from $40 to a maximum of $50) which may be paid to regular employees of the Federal Territory of the Pacific Islands from $60 to the applicable minority group or groups; pro- vides that a jurisdiction may be removed Government, and to consultants and experts $75 million and authorizes an additional $1.5 million to fund the transition of the from coverage if it shows that the illiteracy employed intermittently, who are traveling Mariana Islands District form the Trust rate of the language minority which trig- on official business within the continental gered coverage has dropped below the na- United States; authorizes the President to Territory Government to a new common- tional average, which it may do either by establish the per diem allowance for travel wealth status as a territory of the United using Census Bureau data or by any reliable outside the continental United States and States, pusuant to an agreement signed on February 15, 1975, by the U.S. and the or valid survey; authorizes the Administrator of General CONGRESSIONAL RECORD S 14705 August 1, 1975 tinues the current authorization of $45 mil- dating or coercing a person who has re- to prescribe the conditions under for lion through fiscal year 1979 for drug abuse quested or is receiving welfare benefits to Survices an employee may be reimbursed exceed prevention and treatment programs; in- undergo an abortion or sterilization as a con- - - day) to addition to the pro- was we necessary expenses (not maximum to creases from $100 million to $200 million the dition of receiving such benefits; - commensurate increases. under Committee gin - established for that locality; regula- figure used to determine the minimum for- Extends through 1977 the nurse training mula grant to any State (currently $66,666, authorities of title VIII at levels of $156 which would increase to $133,333 if there is million in 1976, $181 million in 1977 and $201 - ****ablished by the Senate the no change in the ratio of actual to author- million in 1978; includes authorization for: - and Administration, in reim- per ized appropriations): recognizes narcotic ad- construction grants with priority funding - Allowances and actual expense em- @hris for Senators and Senate diction and drug abuse as a serious, long- to schools expanding their capacity to enroll term problem requiring continuous effort; nurses in advanced training programs; "capi- and members of a Senator's Senator's person- well traveling to and from the redesignates the Special Action Office for tation" grants to schools based on the num- Drug Abuse Prevention as the Office of Drug ber of nursing students enrolled but desig- mark State on official business; prohibits home - washersoment for travel to or from a Abuse Prevention Policy, and redefines its nating different amounts for different types role as strictly that of coordination and of nursing schools to reflect more accurately state 120 days prior to a primary or general to which the Senator is a candi- policy direction; confirms and clarifies the the differential in costs between-baccalaure- BANK Increases the mileage rates for the use programmatic role of the National Institute ate degree, associate degree, and diploma of privately owned vehicles used while of Drug Abuse; broadens the prohibition on schools of nursing; special assistance to nurs- discrimination against drug abusers in hos- ing schools that are in serious financial sparating on official business (automobiles— pital admissions to include all admissions straits to meet operational costs for main- true 12 cents to 15 cents; airplanes-from instead of emergency admissions only; and taining quality programs or their accredita- IN cents to 18 cents; and motorcycles from $ cents to 11 cents); requires the Adminis- contains other provisions. S. 1608. P/S tion requirements; special project grants to assist schools in trying out better methods trator of General Services to make a deter- June 26, 1975. (VV) minstion with respect to the cost of travel Health services-nurse training: Amends of teaching, better utilization of faculty, and the operation of privately owned ve- title VII of the Public Health Service Act expanded enrollments and recruiting and hicles and adjust the rates at least once a to revise and extend the programs of assist- retaining students from disadvantaged back- ance under that title for nurse training until grounds; graduate and other advanced train- year: and provides that the agency or branch of Government concerned must absorb ex- fiscal year 1978 and to revise and extend ing programs for professional nurses to teach, serve as administrators or practice in peases incurred during fiscal year 1975 as programs of health revenue sharing and nursing specialities; the nursing loan, schol- a result of increase in per diem and mileage health services until fiscal year 1977; arship and traineeship program to meet cur- allowances out of its existing funds. S. 172. Authorizes a total of $1.422 billion for rent demands and needs; and grants for Public Law 94-22, approved May 19, 1975. health services and health revenue sharing programs for training nurse practitioners (AA) programs for 2 years, including $15 million with specific emphasis on geriatrics and the HEALTH for each year for detection and treatment of care of nursing home patients; and contains Communicable disease control-consumer hypertension (high blood pressure); extends other provisions. S. 66. Vetoed July 26, 1975. health education: Revises and extends ex- the authorizations in title X regarding Fam- Senate overrode veto July 26, 1975; House piring communicable and other disease con- ily Planning Programs and specifies that overrode veto July 29, 1975. Public Law 94- trol programs and the veneral disease pre- population research shall be conducted under 63, without approval July 29, 1975. (132,337) vention and control programs; and author- the authorities of that title and requires an Medical device safety: Authorizes the Food Ince consumer health education and promo- annual report on family planning programs; and Drug Administration to regulate the de- tion programs through the establishment of extends the Community Health Centers pro- velopment and marketing of medical devices; an Office of Consumer Health Education and gram for 2 years authorizing grants for the requires that medical devices used in life- Promotion within HEW. S. 1466. P/S July planning, development and operation of supporting situations. including all implant- 20. 1975. (vv) community health centers, including exist- ed medical devices such as a heart valve, Developmentally disabled persons assist- ing neighborhood health centers; extends the pacemaker or interuterine device (IUD), ance: Extends" and improves the programs Migrant Health Centers Program and auth- shall be subject to premarket scientific test- initiated under the Developmental Disabili- orizes planning, development and operation ing; authorizes the Secretary of Health, Edu- ties Services and Facilities Construction Act grants to such centers which offer a broad cation, and Welfare to establish protocols for five years through fiscal year 1980 and range of health services in an area in which for testing medical devices and requires that authorizes a total of $714.5 million for these not less than 6,000 migrants reside; includes test data be submitted to HEW when a man- programs over the five year period; expands a separate authorization to cover the reason- ufacturer seeks approval of a lifesupporting the definition of a "developmental disabil- able costs of inpatient and outpatient hos- medical device for marketing; provides that ity to include autism, severe specific learn- pital services for migrants; extends the Com- medical devices for which experts agree ing disabilities, and any condition closely munity Health Centers programs to continue standard-setting is sufficient to protect the related to mental retardation as well as progress toward the goal of establishing a public health and safety need only meet per- mental retardation, cerebral palsy, and epi- center in each of the approximately 1,500 formance standards; provides that the third lepsy; continues the University-Affiliated catchment areas across the Nation and to classification of devices which are generally Facilities (UAF's) clinical facilities program assure continued support of the 500 centers safe when used in accordance with their in- and system of demonstration and training already begun; provides authorization to ex- structions, such as a tongue depressor, is grants for professional personnel, with em- pand the types of disease control programs exempted from either procedure; and con- phasis. directed to accomplishing the pro- to include programs for diseases borne by tains other provisions. S. 510. P/S Apr. 17, vision of services to adults and children rodents; establishes a demonstration pro- 1975. (139) in programs of community care as gram of start up grants to home health Older Americans: Continues for an addi- alternatives to such services being pro- agencies and grants for training personnel tional two years until September 30, 1977, vided in institutionalized settings; pro- to provide home health services; establishes authorizations for programs conducted under poses the establishment of UAF Satellite a Committee on Mental Health and Illness the Older Americans Act; increases the au- Centers which would be primarily concerned of the Elderly for a one year period to review thorizations for nutrition projects for the with the delivery of clinical services; revises the mental health needs of the elderly and elderly by 12 and ½ percent to offset in- the organizational structure for administra- recommend policy for the care and treat- fiation; continues the authorization for the tion of the act and continues formula grants ment of mentally ill aged persons; estab- Older Workers Community Service Employ- to the States for planning, services and fa- lishes a Rape Prevention and Control Center ment Program for three years through Sep- cilities; directs the Secretary of Health, within the National Institute for Mental tember 30, 1978 at increased levels; con- Education, and Welfare to deevlop a model Health to study the causes, control and tinues authorizations for special programs system for evaluation of services by Febru-- treatment of rape and to establish a clear- for the elderly under the Library Services ary 1, 1977, which will specify a minimal inghouse of information and provides sup- and Construction Act, the Adult Education evaluation system to be implemented by all port for demonstration projects in the pre- Act, the Higher Education Act, the Commu- States by October 1, 1977; directs the Secre- vention and control of rape; establishes a nity Services Act, and the Vocational Educa- -tary to issue final regulations not later than temporary Commission on Epilepsy to devise tion Act; creates a new program of grants to 90 days after enactment of this legislation: a national plan for the control of epilepsy the States to establish programs of transpor- contains a bill of rights for the protection and its consequences, the State and Federal tation, home services, and legal services to the of the human and legal rights of develop- role in research on epilepsy and on the aging; authorizes direct grants to Indian mentally disabled persons, including criteria identification, treatment and rehabilitation tribal organizations for the provision of serv- for services, physical facilities, and assur- of persons with epilepsy; establishes a tem- ices to elderly Indians; provides for a study ance of individual attention for each person, porary Commission on Huntington's Disease of the subject of age discrimination to be and requires the establishment of a protec- to devise & comprehensive national plan sim- conducted by the U.S. Commission on Civil tive and personal advocacy agency in each ilar to the one outlined for epilepsy; estab- Rights; and contains other provisions. H.R. State; and contains other provisions. H.R. lishes a new Hemophilia Diagnosis and 3922. P/H Apr. 8, 1975; P/S amended June 26, 4005. P/H Apr. 10, 1975; P/S amended Treatment program and provides grants to 1975; In conference. (VV) June 2, 1975; In conference. (VV) establish treatment centers; sets a $1,000 School Lunch and Child Nutrition Pro- Drug abuse office and treatment: Con- fine and/or 1 year imprisonment for intimi- gram: Amends section 13 of the National S14706 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE August 1975 School Lunch Act to continue the Special *Emergency middle-income housing: Au- years of any pre-professional health educa- Food Service Program for children, which thorizes emergency Federal assistance to tion curriculum; a health professions expires June 30, 1975, through September 30, stimulate housing construction, to increase scholarship program; a program to facill- 1975; authorizes 1975 summer meal reim- employment and to provide critically needed tate employment by the Indian Health Serv- bursement rates to be adjusted to account housing for families now priced out of the ice (IHS) of medical students to further for increase in food costs this past year; and housing market; expand their opportunities for training: requires USDA, within 10 days following en- In title I, establishes a temporary emer- education and training programs in envi- actment, to Issue its regulations pertaining gency program in order to increase the pres- ronmental health, health education, and to the option of this year's summer feeding ent low level of housing starts and create nutrition; and a continuing education at- program. S. 1310. Public Law 94-20, approved jobs; gives homebuyers whose family income lowances program, for the purpose of assur- May 2, 1975. (VV) does not exceed 120 percent of the median ing an adequate health manpower base for School Lunch Program: Strengthens and income of their area three options to assist proper Indian health services and a suffi improves all child nutrition programs; ex- them in buying a home: (1) a 6 percent cient cadre of Indian professional and tends the school breakfast program, the sum- mortgage loan which will gradually increase health workers to permit Indian communi mer food program for children, and the spe- to the market rate after 3 years; (2) a 7 per- ties to have a maximum voice in shaping cial supplemental food program for women, cent mortgage for the life of the contract; or those services; infants, and children (WIC) through Sep- (3) a $1,000 cash grant to be used to defray Provides, in title II, for a planned growth tember 30, 1977; establishes a new child care the downpayment expenses on a newly con- structed house; provides that no new com- of the Indian Health Service's delivery sys- food program for children in nonresidential tem and facilities and authorizes funds to child care institutions, including day care mitment or contract for assistance can be remove the backlogs in direct patient care centers, settlement houses, recreation cen- entered into after June 30, 1976; and dental care, improve field health serv- ters, family day care programs, Head Start In title II, authorizes $500 million to the ices, mental health care and services, treat- centers and Homestart programs; expands Secretary of Housing and Urban Development ment centers for the children, and other eligibility for the WIC program to include to make repayable, emergency mortgage re- unmet health needs; women up to 6 months post partum and chil- lief payments up to $250 per month for a dren until their fifth birthday; expands the period of no longer than 2 years on behalf Authorizes, in title III. funds for definition of "school" under the school lunch of homeowners who are delinquent in their struction of modern, efficient hospitals and program and the school breakfast program mortgage payments as a result of a sub- other health care facilities serving Indians: to include any public or licensed nonprofit stantially reduced income because of invol- where none exist and to renovate existing. private residential child care institution, in- untary unemployment or underemployment; facilities, most of which are in a state. of cluding orphanages and homes for the men- In title III, contains miscellaneous pro- general deterioration and to remedy tally retarded; revises the income poverty visions extending the section 312 rehabili- lack of safe water and sanitary waste dis guidelines for determining eligibility for free tation loan program until August 22, 1977 posal facilities in the Indian environment and reduced price lunches so that eligibility and authorizing therefore $35 million for Meets, in title IV, the problem of limited will be determined on more current data; ex- each of the two years; increasing the set- access by Indians to services supported by tends through September 30, 1977 the au- aside of contract authority for projects to be Medicare or Medicaid due to most Indians- thority of the Secretary of Agriculture to pur- owned by public housing agencies from $150 living on remote reservation lands, by au- chase agricultural commodities for donation million to $300 million; extending the section thorizing payments. under the two programs. to child nutrition programs and programs for 235 homeownership assistance program until to be made- to qualified Indian Health Serv- the elderly when acquisitions of commodities July 1, 1977; extending by seven months the for services rendered to Medicare and Medic- under other agricultural authorities are not period during which owners of FHA-insured aid patients, and provides 100 percent Fed- available and permits States which phased houses which have serious structural defects eral Medicaid matching funds for services out their commodity distribution facilities can request assistance from HUD to repair provided to any eligible Indian in an-IHS such defects; extending until January 1, 1976 facilitiy; prior to July 1, 1974 to elect to receive cash in lieu of donated foods; and contains other the date after which Federal financial assist- Establishes, in title V, programs. in urban provisions. H.R. 4222. P/H Apr. 28, 1975; P/S ance will be denied to flood-prone areas un- areas to make health services more acces- amended July 10, 1975; Conference report less the community is participating in the sible to the urban Indian population and- filed. (274) National Flood Insurance Program; and con- assist them in making the difficult transi- Supplemental food programs: Extends tains other provisions. H.R. 4485. Vetoed tion from traditional reservation life to the through September 30, 1975, the special sup- June 24, 1975. House sustained veto June 25, urban world; plemental food program for women, infants, 1975. (148,221) Authorizes a total of $1.6 billion for fiscal- and children. H.R. 7136. Public Law 94-28, American Indian Policy Review Commis- years 1977 through 1983; and changes the approved May 28, 1975 (VV) sion: Authorizes the American Indian Policy various Secretarial reporting requirements Review Commission to accept and use dona- HOUSING to assist Congress in undertaking a thorough tions of money, property, and uncompensated review of all expenditures at the end of the Emergency housing: Contains provisions services from Government and private sources fiscal year in order to review authorization for mortgage foreclosure relief to home- and to procure the temporary or intermittent levels if appropriate. S. 522. P/S May 16; owners who cannot meet their mortgage pay- services of experts and consultants at a rate 1975. (VV) ment because of recession conditions; au- of compensation not in excess of that paid Klamath Indian Land-Colonial Williams- thorizes the Department of Housing and to employees. of the Senate; authorizes the Urban Development (HUD) to co-insure burg: Gives tribal members receiving moneys reimbursement for travel, subsistence, and mortgages in default or to make monthly from grains from the sale of lands in trust other necessary expenses incurred by a per- payments of up to $250 for as long as 24 the same exclusion from Federal taxation as son providing voluntary and uncompensated was afforded to tribal members who withdrew months when lenders are unwilling or unable services in the performance of their service; to forebear on their loans; and authorizes from the tribe in 1959 and received tax free and permits the Commission to use the frank $15 billion for co-insurance contracts and a cash payments for their interests; and of any member of Congress who is serving as maximum of $500 million for mortgage relief amends the Internal Revenue Code to add Chairman of the Commission for mailing ma- loans; & provision affecting the situation of Colonial terials. S. 2073. Public Law 94- approved Provides for home purchase assistance Willfamsburg, a tax-exempt foundation, 1975. (VV). which expands the President's authority to which provides the same treatment regard- Indian Claims Commission: Authorizes 81,- make mortgage credit available when hous- 550,000 for fiscal year 1976 for the Indian ing depreciation recapture to & tax-exempt. ing starts are low; extends the existing Home Claims Commission; extends the life of the organization as to a taxable organization Purchase Assistance Act to June 30, 1976; Commission for an additional 3 years, from where assets are received through Hquida- permits financing of condominiums and April 10, 1977 to April 10, 1980; and pro- tion of a subsidiary and are used in an un apartments. sets a maximum rate of interest related taxable trade or business. H.R. 83. vides that cases still pending upon the ex- at 7 and 1/2 percent, and provides for addi- piration date of the Commission shall be P/H June 26, 1975; P/S amended July 11; tional housing financing by the Federal F1- turned over to the Court of Claims for final 1975: House agreed to Senate amendments nance Bank; and authorizes an additional adjudication. H.R. 3979. P/H June 16, 1975; with amendment July 25, 1976; Senate dis- $10 billion mortgage credit; P/S amended August 1, 1975. (VV) agreed to House amendment August 1, 1975 Includes provisions for housing rehabilita- Indian Health Care: Provides the direction Pueblo of Laguna: Declares that 480 acress tion and repair; continues the section 312 and financial resources to overcome the in- of land used for cattle grazing by the Pueblo rehabilitation loan program through Au- adequacies in the existing Federal Indian of Laguna Indians be held in trust for the gust 1976 at an authorized level of $100 health care program and invite the greatest tribe by the United States, and provides for million; and possible participation of Indians and Alaska the trust transfer of 39.9 acres of land which Extends by 7 months, the time period Natives in directing and managing that pro- was omitted from other lands transferred during which certain purchasers of older gram; to the Pueblo pursuant to the Act of Au- inner-city housing insured by FHA can ap- Establishes, in title I the Indian Health gust 13, 1949. S. 557. P/S May 21, 1975. (VV) ply for compensation for correcting serious Manpower Program and authorizes: a grant Pueblo Tribe, New Mexico: Repeals a 1926 defects that were not detected at the time program to recruit and aid Indians in pursu- statute which subjects Pueblo tribal lands of purchase. H.R. 5398. Public Law 94-50, ing health centers; a preparatory scholar- to condemnation pursuant to State law. S. approved July 2, 1975 (225) ship program for the final two academic 217. P/S May 21, 1975. (VV) August 1, 1975 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE 14707 INTERNATIONAL tary codes for the movement of livestock and the President to request all Vietnamese Arts and artifacts indemnity: Authorizes other animals in international trade. Ex. M, parties to reopen discussion toward the the Federal Council on the Arts and the 93d-2d. Resolution of ratification agreed to implementation of the Agreement on End- Humanities to make indemnity agreements May 5, 1975. (162) ing the War and Restoring Peace in Viet- against loss or damage of specified art works Turkey-Military assistance: Amends the nam, to encourage those elements seeking a and artifacts brought into this country for Foreign Assistance Act of 1961-and related political settlement, and to make known exhibitions which the Secretary of State or continuing resolutions (the terms of which that American. assistance to all Viet- his designee deem to be in the national inter- have expired)-to make possible on a con- namese will depend on the degree of 1800. P/S July 25, 1975. (VV) tingent basis the resumption of United good faith efforts made by them to ob- Cambodia-food aid: States as the sense States military assistance to Turkey, and to tain a cease-fire and political solution to of the Senate that 50 percent of the food provide that the President shall make month- the conflict; and directs the President to commodities which the President has budg- ly reports to the Congress on progress to- report to the Senate, within 30 days, on the etad for Cambodia under title I of the Agri- ward the conclusion of a negotiated solution steps he has taken. S. Res. 133. Senate cultural Trade Development and Assistance of the Cyprus conflict. S. 846. P/S May 19, adopted Apr. 21, 1975. (VV) Act of 1954 which is delivered after the date 1975; House rejected July 23, 1975. (190) Vietnamese refugee aid authorization: thisdresolution is agreed to and prior to Turkey-Military assistance; board for in- Authorizes $455 million, without fiscal year July 1975, be made available for humani- ternational broadcasting: Authorizes re- limitation, for assistance to and in behalf tarian purposes under Public Law 480 title sumption of the sale of arms to Turkey of Cambodian and Vietnamese refugees II humanitarian grant assistance and be ad- under the Foreign Military Sales Act upon utilizing procedures and administrative ministered by voluntary agencies already certification to Congress by the President machinery established under the Migration established in Cambodia. S. Res. 94. Senate that the furnishing of defense items to and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962; re- adopted Mar. 10, 1975. (VV) Turkey is important to the national se- quires the President to keep the appropri- Israel: Expresses the displeasure of the curity interest of the United States, with ate committees of Congress fully and cur- Senate with respect to the attempts by some the provision that this authority shall be rently informed regarding the use of funds of the nonalined Third World nations to effective only while Turkey shall observe and the exercise of activities carried out arpel Israel from membership in the United the cease-fire and shall neither increase its pursuant to this act and requires submis- Nations and states the Senate's intent to forces on Cyprus nor transfer to Cyprus sion of a plan for their resettlement or re- review all present United States commit- any U.S. supplied implements of war; re- turn, and further requires the President to ments to the Third World nations involved quests the President to initiate discussions submit periodic reports on the status of his in the event of Israel's expulsion as well as with Greece to determine the most urgent efforts to retrieve all amounts previously the continued membership in the United Na- needs of Greece for economic and military authorized for assistance to South Vietnam tions. Res. 214. Senate adopted June 18, assistance and requires a report by him to and Cambodia excluding the 898 million 1975.(VV) Congress within 60 days after enactment of allocated to the State Department for the Japan-U.S. Friendship Trust Fund: Cre- this act on such discussions together with movement of refugees. H.R. 6755. Public Law ates a Japan-U.S. Friendship Trust Fund to his recommendations for such assistance; 94-23, approved May 23, 1975. (186) support a variety of mutual educational and also requires report from the President Vietnamese refugees: States as the sense cultural: studies, facilities, exchanges, and within 60 days on the progress made during of the Senate that State and local govern- other activities between Japan and the U.S.; this period toward the conclusion of a ne- ments, with the assistance of voluntary and authorizes therefor the transfer of $32 mil- gotiated solution of the Cyprus conflict; and civic organizations, should join with the lion from the proceeds of the Okinawa Re- Authorizes appropriations for the Board Federal Government in assuming responsi- version Agreement and approximately $14 for International Broadcasting for fiscal bility for the sponsorship, resettlement and million from U.S. accounts in Japan under year 1976 in the amount of $65,640,000. S. assimilation of Indochinese refugees into 2230. P/S July 31, 1975. (373) American communities. S. Res. -187. Senate the G.A.R.I.O.A. (Government and Relief in Occupied Areas) of which the interest and United Nations peacekeeping forces in adopted June 18, 1975. (VV) up to 5 percent of the principal may be used Middle East: Authorizes such appropriations Vietnamese refugees welcome: Welcomes as may be necessary for the payment of the on behalf of the Senate the latest exiles to annually to support these activities; and establishes a Commission to administer the United Nations peacekeeping forces in the American shores-the refugees from South Middle East for the period beginning Octo- Vietnam and Cambodia. S. Res. 148. Senate program. S. 824. P/S June 13, 1975. (VV) Middle East dispute: Endorses the efforts ber 25, 1974, and $5.7 million in supplemen- adopted May 8, 1975. (168) tal payments for the period prior to Octo- World Food Conference: Endorses the of and commends the Secretary of State and the President in trying to achieve a peace- ber 25, 1974, to meet the U.S. share of peace- World Food Conference of 1976 to be held ful. resolution of the Middle East disputes keeping expenses in excess of those origi- in Ames, Iowa from June 27 through July and urges the Secretary to continue to use his nally anticipated. S. 818. Public Law 94-37, 1, 1976, and commends the Iowa State Uni- approved June 19, 1975. (VV) good auspices to help the parties in dispute versity of Science and Technology for a hu- Vietnam and Cambodia-humanitarian abandon intransigence and see the wisdom manitarian undertaking of international assistance: Authorizes the President to use of these objectives. S. Res. 119. Senate adopt- significance. S. Con. Res. 19. Senate adopted any noncommitted funds available for mill- ed Mar. 24, 1975. (VV) Apr. 25, 1975; House adopted June 17, 1975. tary assistance for South Vietnam and Cam- Nuclear--Non-Proliferation Treaty: En- (VV) bodia for humanitarian assistance for South dorses the purpose of the conference or par- MEMORIALS, TRIBUTES, AND MEDALS Vietnamese and Cambodian refugees. S. ties in Geneva reviewing the operation of 1696. P/S May 8, 1975. (VV) Aleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn: Authorizes the the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty to as- Vietnam-assistance and evacuation: Au- President to declare by proclamation that sure that its purposes and provisions are thorizes (1) the use of the armed forces, if Aleksandr I. Scizhenitsyn shall be an Hon- being realized and commends the President the President determines such use is neces- orary citizen of the United States. S.J. Res. for his commitment to furthering the ob- sary, in the expeditious withdrawal of the 36. P/S Mar. 20, 1975. (VV) Jectives of this Treaty. S. Res. 146. Senate remaining American citizens and dependents American Revolution Bicentennial com- adopted May 6, 1975. (VV) from South Vietnam and the withdrawal of memorative medals: Authorizes the Secretary Romanin-most favored nation status: such foreign nationals as may be brought of the Treasury to strike and furnish to the States the sense of the Senate that the out along with U.S. citizens and their de- American Revolution Bicentennial Admin- President should certify to Congress that he pendents; (2) $177 million in unappropri- istration a maximum of 25,000 medals com- will use his authority under the Trade Act ated balances of previous authorizations for memorating up to 21 ethnic heroes of the of 1974.t terminate by Executive order most economic aid to Indochina which will be American Revolution to be selected by the favored nation status to Romania if Roma- available for humanitarian assistance to and Bicentennial Administration. S. 371. P/S nia engages in discriminatory emigration evacuation programs from South Vietnam; June 6, 1975. (VV) practices as detailed in sections 402 and 409 and (3) additional humanitarian assistance Apollo-Soyuz test project: Congratulates of the Trade Act. S. Res. 219. Senate adopted in South Vietnam in the amount of $150 the National Aeronautics and Space Admin- July 25, 1975. (VV) million to be dispersed through interna- istration and the Soviet Academy of Sciences Approves the extension of non-discrimi- tional organizations and voluntary relief natory treatment with respect to the prod- agencies to the extent feasible; requires a on the joint Apollo-Soyuz test project. S. Res. quarterly report from the President to the 222. Senate adopted July 26, 1975. (VV) nets of the Socialist Republic of Romania transmitted by the President to the Con- Congress regarding the amount and nature Bess Truman's birthday: Extends best of assistance, the expected recipients, the or- wishes to Elizabeth Wallace Truman on the gress on April 25, 1975. S. Con. Res. 35. Sen- ganizations involved in the distribution and occasion of her ninetieth birthday. S. Res. ate adopted July 25,- 1975; House adopted the means of distribution: and contains 65. Senate adopted Feb. 7, 1975. (VV) July 28, 1975. (330) other provisions. H.R. 6096 (S. 1484). P/H Boy Scouts of America: Pays tribute to the Treaties Apr. 24, 1975; P/H Apr. 24, 1975; P/S amend- Boy Scouts of America on the occasion of International Office of Epizootics: Estab- ed Apr. 24, 1975; Senate agreed to conference its 65th anniversary. S. Con. Res. 6. Senate Ushed an International Information Office report Apr. 25, 1975; House rejected confer- adopted Jan. 28, 1975. (VV) of Episootics to report on the outbreak of ence report May 1, 1975. NOTE: (The con- Girl Scouts of America: Pays tribute to animal diseases, provide and exchange of ference report was rejected by the House the Girl Scouts of America on the occasion technical information on the control of because American evacuation of South Viet- of the 63d anniversay of its founding. S. Con. animal diseases and provide uniform sani- nam had been completed.) (145, 152) Res. 22. Senate adopted Mar. 6, 1975. (VV) Vietnam-peace negotiations: Calls upon International Ladies Garment Workers 14708 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD August 1, 1975 Union: Commends the International Ladies lands within the Guadalupe Mountains Na- on the retired list of the Regular Air Force Garment Workers on its 75th anniversary. S. tional Park, Texas, for other lands which will with pay and other benefits based on a re- Res. 194. Senate adopted June 25, 1975. (VV) provide an improved access road to the Mc- tirement date of February 1, 1969. S. 182. King Faisal, death of: Expresses the SOF- Kittrick Canyon portion of the park. S. 313. Senate rejected May 20, 1975. (193) row of the Senate upon the death of King P/S June 4, 1975. Stanley K. Hatbaway, of Wyoming, to be Faisal of Saudi Arabia. S. Res. 120. Senate Hells Canyon National Recreation Area: Secretary of Interior: Nomination confirmed adopted Mar. 26, 1975. (VV) Establishes the Hells Canyon National Recre- June 11, 1975. (220) Martin Luther King: Commemorates the ation Area in the States of Idaho, Oregon, Carla Anderson Hills, of California, to be forty-sixth anniversary of the birth of the and Washington to be comprised of an ap- Secretary of Housing and Uroan Develop- Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr., on proximate 100-mile area with specified parts ment: Nomination confirmed Mar. 5, 1975. January 15, 1929, and honors his contribu- designated as recreational, scenic and wild; (44) tions to the cause of social progress and and deauthorizes the Asotin Dam which was Thomas J. Meskill, of Connecticut, to be economic justice for all Americans. S. Res. 14. authorized under the provisions of the Flood U.S. Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit: Senate adopted Jan. 16, 1975. (VV) Control Act of 1962. S. 322. P/S June 2, 1975. Nomination confirmed Apr. 22, 1975. (141) Rabbi Menachem Schneerson: Congratul- (VV) PROCLAMATIONS ates Rabbi Menachem Schneerson on the ob- Indian trails: Provides for the study of servance of his twenty-fifth anniversary, the Indian Nations Trail in Oklahoma for American Business Day: Designates May 13 January 22, 1975, as leader of the Movement possible designation as a National Trail un- of each year as "American Business Day". of Lubavitch. S. Res. 22. Senate adopted Jan. der the National Trails Systems Act. S. 1123. S.J. Res. 15. P/S Mar. 20, 1975. (VV) P/S May 21, 1975. (VV) American Institute of Banking Week: Pro- 21, 1975. (VV) Roy Wilkins: Honors Roy Wilkins, Execu- Indoor recreation facilities: Amends the claims the week of May 25 to 31, 1975, as tive Director of the NAACP, on the occasion "National American Institute of Banking Land and Water Conservation Fund Act by of his being named "American of the Year" Week". S.J. Res. 58. P/S Apr. 18, 1975. (VV) adding new authority which permits a State by the American Religious Town Hall Meet- Buchenwald concentration camp: Pro- to use not more than 25 percent of its total ing, Inc., in Dallas, Texas. S. Res. 35. Senate claims April 6, 1975, as a day of observance annual allocation from the Fund for the of the liberation of the survivors of the adopted Jan. 27, 1975. (VV) planning and development of sheltered rec- Tom Steed Reservoir: Designates the Buckenwald concentration camp. S.J. Res. 56. reational facilities within specified areas thus Mountain Park Reservoir, Oklahoma, as the P/S Mar. 20, 1975. (VV) permitting the enclosure of swimming pools, Tom Steed Reservoir. S. 1531. P/S August 1, Proclaims April 6, 1975, as a day of obser- ice skating rinks, tennis courts, and similar vance of the liberation of the survivors of the 1975. (VV) outdoor facilities for year-round use where U.S. flag display: Provides that the Amer- Buchenwald concentration camp. S. Res. 123. climate now controls the season or where ican flag may be flown for 24 hours of each Senate adopted Mar. 26, 1975. (VV) there is a shortage of available land. S. 288. day in Valley Forge State Park, Valley Forge, Car care months: Designates May 1975 as P/S May 21, 1975. (VV) Pa. S.J. Res. 98. Public Law 94-53, approved "National Car Care Month". S.J. Res. 57. Klondike Gold Rush National Historic July 3, 1975. (VV) P/S Mar. 20, 1975. (VV) Park, Washington and Alaska:- Authorizes Veterans' Day: Redesignates effective Jan- Child Abuse Awareness Week: Designates the Secretary of the Interior to establish the uary 1, 1978, November 11 of each year as the period of January 9 through January 15, Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Veterans Day and makes such day a legal 1975, as "National Child Abuse Awareness Park, an area of approximately 13,271 acres public holiday. 331.. P/S Mar. 13, 1975. Week". Res. 43. Senate adopted Feb. 3, 1975. consisting of the following four units: Pi- (VV) (VV) oneer Square, Seattle, Washington and the Vietnam veterans: Commends those Amer- Earth Day: Designates March 21, 1975, as Skagway, Chilkoot Trail, and White Pass icans, living and dead, who participated in "Earth Day". H.J. Res. 258. Public Law 94-8, units in Alaska. S. 98-P/S June 4, 1975. the Southeast Asian conflict and extends approved Mar. 21, 1975. (VV) (VV) graditude to them and their families. S. Res. Energy Conservation Month: Declares the Saline water authorization: Authorizes $4.1 171. Senate adopted May 22, 1975. (VV) period from February 16 to March 15, 1975, million for fiscal year: 1976 for the Federal as "Energy Conservation Month"; requests NATURAL RESOURCES-NATIONAL HISTORIC saline water conversion program conducted the President to report to Congress by SITES by the Secretary of the Interior including March 31, 1975, on the steps taken to promote American Falls Dam replacement: Amends $250,000-fo completion of research on the energy conservation and their results and on the Act authorizing the replacement of the freeze crystallization process of water puri- any recommendations for legislation neces- American Falls Dam through the use of non- fication which was developed as an advanced sary to implement a continuing program of Federal financing by the American Falls water desalination process. H.R. 3109. Public energy conservation; and requests the Presi- Reservoir District, Idaho, to provide that the Law 94-38, approved June 19, 1975. (VV) dent to report monthy to the American peo- dam and related facilities constitute solely Volunteers in the parks: Increases the ple and Congress on the status of energy water facilities for purposes of section 103 annual authorization for the Volunteers in conservation initiatives and their effective- of the Internal Revenue Code thus assuming the Parks Program from $100,000 to $250,000. ness, domestic energy supplies and shortages, that bonds issued by the reservoir district to 896. P/S May 1, 1975. (VV) energy imports and the impact of available finance such construction are tax exempt. Wilderness areas supplies or shortages on the economy of and S. 1152. P/S July 7, 1975. (VV) Eagles Nest Wilderness, Colorado: Desig- employment in the United States. S. Res. 59, Assateague Island National Seashore, nates a 128,084 acre area in the Arapaho and Senate adopted Feb. 5, 1975 (VV). Maryland and Virginia: Amends the 1965 White River National Forests, Colorado as Historic Preservation Week: Designates the law which provided for the establishment of the Eagle Nest Wilderness. S. 268. P/S June 5, week beginning May 12, 1975, as "National Assateague Island National Seashore in the 1975. (VV) Historic Preservation Week". H.J. Res. 242. States of Maryland and Virginia to repeal Flat Tops Wilderness, Colorado: Designates Public Law 94-21, approved May 9, 1975. (VV) sections 7 and 9 mandating the construction a 235,230 acre area in the Routt and White Hobby Month: Designates October 1975 as of roads and overnight and other public River National Forests, Colorado, as the Flat "Hobby Month". S.J. Res. 84. P/S June 19, accommodations on the island and author- Tops Wilderness. S. 267. P/S June 5, 1975. 1975. (VV) izes the Secretary of the Interior to hold (VV) Honor America: Declares the 21-days from hearings and make payments to the County Sheep Mountain Wilderness: Designates a Flag Day through Independence Day as a of Worcester, Maryland, on claims for com- 52,000 acre area in the Angeles and San Ber- period to honor America. S.J. Res. 92. Public pensation for damages or other losses in- nardino National Forests as the Sheep Moun- Law 94-33, approved June 13, 1975. (VV) curred by the county as a result of the re- tain Wilderness. S. 74. P/S August 1, 1975. Hunting and Fishing Day: Designates the peal of these sections. S. 82. P/S June 4, (VV)- fourth Saturday of September 1975, as "Na- 1975. (VV) Snow Mountain DeFacto Wilderness: Des- tional Hunting and Fishing Day". S.J. Res. Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site: Authorizes the acceptance of additional ignates an approximate 37,000 acre area in 34. P/S May 8, 1975. (VV) lands for the home of the Franklin D. Roose- the Mendocino National Forest, California, Indian Day: Designates September 28, 1975, known as the "Snow Mountain DeFacto Wil- as "National Indian Day". S.J. Res. 44. P/S velt National Historic Site in Hyde Park, derness Area" for study for possible inclu- May 8, 1975. (VV) New York, and authorizes an additional sion in the National Wilderness Preservation Music in Our Schools Day: Designates amount, not to exceed $104,000; for decvelop- System. S. 1391. P/S August 1, 1975. (VV) March 13, 1975, as "Music in Our Schools ment purposes. H.R. 2808. Public Law 94-19, Day". S.J. Res. 18. P/S Feb. 19, 1975. (VV) approved Apr. 30, 1975. (VV) NOMINATIONS Newspaper Week: Designates October 5 Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona: (Action by roll call vote) through 11, 1975, as "Newspaper Week". S.J. Provides for a study of the enlarged Grand Alexander P. Butterfield: Authorizes the Res. 46. P/S May 8, 1975. (VV) Canyon National Park for possible inclusion President to appoint Alexander P. Butterfield Newspaper Carrier Day: Designates October in the wilderness system pursuant to the (formerly a retired colonel, United States Air 11, 1975, as "Newspaper Carrier Day". S.J. provisions of the Wilderness Act. H.R. 4109. Force, until he resigned his commission in Res. 46. P/S May 8, 1975. (VV) Public Law 94-31, approved June 10, 1975. order to meet the eligibility requirements Norwegian-American Day: Designates Oc- (vv) that the Administrator of the Federal Avia- tober 9, 1975, as "Norwegian-American Day". Guadalupe Mountains National Park, tion Administration be a civilian at the time S. Res. 135. Senate adopted June 19, 1975. Texas: Authorizes the exchange of certain of his nomination) to the grade of colonel (VV) FORD 1975 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD SENATE 14709 Floor privileges: Amends rule XXXIII of conflict with specific legislative authority; Day: Designates "National the Shut-in first Sunday Day". the Standing Rules of the Senate to extend (10) violation or suspected violation of any as 1975. privileges of the Senate floor to the Parlia- State or Federal statute by any intelligence (VV) w abservance: P/S May Designates 8, the States mentarian Emeritus of the Senate. S. Res. agency or person on its behalf, including - 15 through the Con. 22 as Res. "United 47. Senate 196. Senate adopted July 10, 1975. (VV) surreptitious entries, surveillance, and illegal Government intelligence: Establishes a opening or monitoring of U.S. mail; (11) timetable for Senate consideration of and whether any of the existing laws are inade- advertised Typeth July Art Month: 11. Month". 1975. Designates (VV) S.J. Res. March 8. P/S 1975 Feb. action on legislative proposals relating to quate to safeguard the rights of American continuing congressional oversight of Gov- citizens, to improve control of intelligence 1 Art ernment intelligence and other surveillance activities and to resolve uncertainties as to (1) activities. S. Res. 231. Senate adopted July 31, the authority of U.S. intelligence and related 1975. (VV) agencies; (12) whether there is unnecessary current rule: Amends rule XXII (cloture) New Hampshire Senate contest: Suspends duplication of expenditure and effort in the the Standing Rules of the Senate to Rule IV of the Rules for regulation of the collection and processing of intelligence in- I from two-thirds present and voting Senate wing of the United States Capitol to formation by agencies; and (13) the extent . sonstitutional three-fifths of the mem- permit radio, television and photographic and necessity of overt and covert intelligence await (or 60 Senators) the number of Sen- coverage of all proceedings of the Senate in activities in the United States and abroad; - required to vote for ending debate ex- open session with respect to the determina- authorizes the committee to recommend new smit on a measure or motion to amend the tion of the contested New Hampshire Sen- legislation with regard to its findings and to - rules, which shall require an affima- ate seat contingent upon prior agreements make a final report of the results of the - vote by two-thirds of the Senators pres- limiting debate thereon; provides that such investigation; provides that the committee 1 and voting. S. Res. 4. Senate adopted broadcasting shall be in conformity with shall prevent disclosure of information relat- year. procedures agreed upon by the joint leader- ing to CIA or other intelligence activities Commission on the Operation of the Sen- ship; and requires the leadership to assure which would adversely affect intelligence ate: Establishes a Commission to make an that the most advanced technology is em- activities in foreign countries; prohibits Independent, impartial overall study of the ployed in televising these proceedings espe- committee personnel from accepting any organization and operation of the Senate in- cially with respect to the selection of cam- honorarium, royalty or other payment for a etading (1) the functioning of Members, of- eras that require no additional lighting in the speaking engagement, article, or book in and employees in the light of the re- Senate Chamber. S. Res. 177. Senate adopted connection with the investigation; and re- sponsibilities of the Senate in the area of June 9, 1975. Note: Agreement could not be quires security clearance for employees who lew-making, representation, and over-sight, reached between the networks and the joint have access to classified information. S. Res. (1) conflicts in the programming of business, leadership as to lighting requirements.) (VV) 21. Senate adopted Jan. 27, 1975.-(1) (3) office accommodations and facilities, (4) Declares the New Hampshire Senate Seat Authorizes the Select Committee to ob- information resources, and (5) internal man- vacant immediately. S. Res. 202. Senate re- tain data contained in tax returns provided agement administrative support structure; jected July 9, 1975. (269) that names, addresses, and personal identi- does not include within the purview of the New Hampshire Senate vacancy-Select ficaions are presented in such a form as not Commission an examiation of the question Committee on Nutrition and Human Needs: to identify the individual tax returns from of the jurisdictions of the committees over Declares a vacancy in the contested New which the data is derived. S. Res. 167. Sen- subject matter; provides for the appoint- Hampshire Senate seat as of August 8, 1975, ate adopted May 22, 1975. (VV) ment of Commissioners from private life so that New Hampshire may hold another Amends S. Res. 21 to increase the author- and 2.ex officio non voting Commissioners election; authorizes the Select Committee on ization for expenditures of the Select Com- who are presently officers or employees of the Nutrition and Human Needs to expend not to mittee from $750,000 to $1.5 million of which Benate; requires an interim report by March exceed $485,000 during the 1975 investigative not to exceed $300,000 shall be for the pro- 1976, and a final report, together with its year for increase in investigations. S. Res. 54. curement of consultants. S. Res. 165. Senate findings and recommendations, by Septem- ber S. Res. 277. Senate adopted Senate adopted July 30, 1975. (VV) adopted June 6, 1975. (VV) Select Committee on Intelligence: Author- Amends S. Res. 21 to increase the expendi- July 29, 1975. (VV) izes $750,000 for the establishment of an 11- ture authorization of the Select Committee Committee expenses: Continues through member select committee composed of six through February 29, 1976 from $1.15 mil- May 31, 1975, the authority of Senate Com- Democrats and five Republicans to investi- lion to $2.25 million of which not to exceed mittees to pay employees and make expend- gate and study governmental operations $600,000 shall be for the procurement of con- itures for inquiries and investigations. S. with respect to intelligence activities and sultants. S. Res. 218. Senate adopted July 31, Res. 111. Senate adopted Mar. 17, 1975. (VV) the extent, if any, to which illegal, improper, 1975. (VV) Continues through July 15, 1975, the au- or unethical activities were engaged in by Senate photograph: Provides for a tempo- thority of the Senate committees to pay em- any agency of the Federal Government or by rary suspension of rule IV of the Rules for ployees and make expenditures for inquiries any persons, acting individually or in com- the Regulation of the Senate Wing of the and investigations. S. Res. 191. Senate bination with others, on behalf of the Fed- Capitol (which prohibits the taking of pic- adopted June 23, 1975. (VV) eral Government; empowers the committee tures in the Senate Chamber) for the pur- Continues through July 31, 1975, the au- to require by subpena the attendance of wit- pose of permitting the United States Capitol thority of the Senate Committees to pay em- nesses and the production of evidence; di- Historical Society to photograph the Senate ployees and make expenditures for inquiries rects an investigation of the following mat- in actual session and authorizes the Ser- and investigations. S. Res. 207. Senate ters among others: (1) whether the Central geant at Arms to make the necessary ar- adopted July 15, 1975. (VV) Intelligence Agency has conducted an illegal rangements with a minimum of disruption Committee staffing: Amends Senate Rule domestic intelligence operation; (2) the con- to Senate proceedings. S. Res. 217. Senate XXV to authorize each Senator to employ duct of domestic intelligence or counterin- adopted July 25, 1975. (VV) personal staff persons to assist in committee telligence operations against citizens by the Witness fees: Increases the limitations duties; allows funds for this purpose in an FBI or any other Federal agency; (3) the with regard to daily witness fees and trans- amount equivalent to that for three pro- origin and disposition of the so-called portation expenses payable to -witnesses fessional positions-two for all standing com- Huston Plan to apply intelligence agency summoned to appear before the Senate or :mittees except for the District of Columbia, capabilities against individuals or organiza- any of its committees as follows: Witness Post Office and Civil Service, Rules and tions within the U.S.; (4) the extent to which fees-from $25 to $35 a day; transportation Administration and Veterans' Affairs Com- the FBI, the CIA and others coordinate their expenses for not more than 600 miles-from mittees, and allows one position for these respective activities; (5) the extent to which 20 cents to 35 cents per mile; and transpor- four standing committees and select, special, domestic intelligence or counterintelligence tation expenses for more than 600 miles— and joint committees; provides that a Sen- activities within the United States by the from 12 cents to 20 cents per mile. S. Res. ator who serves on three of the standing CIA conforms to its legislative charter; (6) 17. Senate adopted June 4, 1975. (VV) committees in the category for which two past and present interpretation by the Di- positions are provided and who does not TRANSPORTATION-COMMUNICATIONS rector of Intelligence of the responsibility to serve on any of the other standing commit- protect intelligence sources; (7) the extent Airport and airway development: Extends tees for which one position is provided may and nature of executive branch oversight as to September 30, 1975, the authorization for use all three positions for his standing com- well as congressional oversight of all intelli- airport development grants contained in the mittees; and offsets the number of positions gence activities; (8) the need for specific leg- Airport and Airway Development Act of allowed by the number of present employees islative authority to govern the operation of 1970, as amended. S. 1972. P/S June 24, 1975. allocated to a Senator. S. Res. 60. Senate any intelligence agencies of the Federal Gov- (VV) adopted June 12, 1975. (225) ernment without explicit statutory author- Amtrak-Penn Central: Authorizes an ad- Amends S. Res. 60, to direct the Secretary ity, such as the Defense Intelligence Agency ditional $347 million to insure the contin- of the Senate to make available for public and the National Security Agency; (9) the uation of essential rail services in the North- inspection names and total aggregate com- extent to which intelligence agencies are east and Midwest under the Regional Rail pensation of any professional staff appointed governed by Executive orders, rules or regu- Reorganization Act (Public Law 93-236); to assist Senators in connection with their lations either published or secret and the increases from $85 million to $282 million committee responsibilities. S. Res. 182. Sen- extent to which these Executive orders, Federal grants to bankrupt railroads in the ate adopted June 13, 1975. (VV) rules or regulations interpret, expand, or Northeast and Midwest to keep them in op- S 14710 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE August 1, 1975 eration until a plan being developed by the dies; (2) ship operating-differential subsi- issued; permits the Commission to extend U.S. Rail Association becomes effective after dies; (3) research and development; (4) re- service orders for not to exceed an aggregate its submission to Congress by March 28, serve fleet; (5) maritime training at the of 240 days instead of the present 180 day pe- 1975; increases from $150 million to $300 Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, riod; and provides for repayment, within 30 million loan guarantees to bankrupt rail- N.Y.; and (6) financial assistance to State days, to carriers ordered to so operate. S. 917. roads to maintain and improve rail facilities marine schools; authorizes additional sup- P/S Apr. 28, 1975; P/H amended June 23, 1975 until the new system is in operation and plemental amounts for increases in pay, re- (VV) gives the Secretary of Transportation more tirement, or other employee benefits author- ized by law and in operating expenses of the Railroad unemployment and sickness. flexibility in deciding how and when the guarantees will be used; provides a mech- Merchant Marine Academy; clarifies Con- benefits: Amends the Railroad Unemploy- anism for allowing a Federal district court gressional intent with respect to the capital ment Insurance Act to raise the maximum overseeing a reorganization to reconsider construction funds authorized by section 607 daily benefit for unemployment or sickness the decision that a bankrupt railroad was and the relationship of such funds to the from $12.70 to $24 a day for the period capable of reorganization on an income basis investment tax credit provided by section 38 July 1, 1975 through June 30, 1976, and to of the Internal Revenue Code to eliminate $25 a day thereafter; retains the basic bene- and thus outside of many parts of the Re- an impediment to the national policy to re- fit standards of replacement of 60 percent gional Rail Reorganization Act as in the case of the Erie-Lackawanna; clarifies the build the merchant marine fleet; requires, of most recent wages; provides a program of position of the Interstate Commerce Com- subject to certain limitations, that not less extended unemployment compensation than 10 percent of appropriated funds be benefits during periods of high unemploy- mission's Rail Services Planning Office during allocated to serve the foreign trade require- ment for railroad employees with less than the reorganization period by making it ex- ments of the ports of each of the four. sea- 10 years service so that they are protected plicit that they are to continue representing the interests of the small communities and coasts of the United States (Atlantic, Pacific, as railroad employees with more service now Gulf, and Great Lakes); and increases from are: changes the formula for employer con- users during the whole reorganizing process and authorizes the Office to hold public hear- $5 billion to $8 billion the limitation on the tributions to increase the amount carriers aggregate unpaid principal on obligations pay, into the railroad unemployment insur- ings on any supplement to the preliminary system plan; provides that no railroad in guaranteed by Title XI Federal ship mortgage ance fund; provides statutory authority for guarantee program. S. 1542. P/S Apr. 29, 1975; the Railroad Retirement Board to borrow reorganization shall withhold from a State or subdivision any tax collected from a tenant P/H amended May 12, 1975; In conference. funds from the Railroad Retirement Ac- of its property and imposes a maximum fine (VV) count if it finds that the unemployment of $10,000 for violations; and contains other Railroad improvement and employment: insurance account is insufficient to meet its Creates a supplemental public service em- obligations for benefits; and contains other provisions. S. 281. Public Law 94-5, approved ployment program to accelerate the repair provisions. H.R. 8714. Public Law 94- Feb. 2, 1975. (5,28) and rehabilitation of railroad roadbed and approved 1975. (VV) Amtrak supplemental authorization: Pro- vides a $63 million supplemental authoriza- facilities which are essential to national Shrimp fisheries: Amends the Offshore tion for fiscal year 1975 to meet increased transportation needs; authorizes $600 million Shrimp Fisheries Act to implement amend- to the Secretary of Transportation to make ments to the shrimp fishing agreement be- costs identified as (a) railroad performance incentive contract payments of an additional grants to States, local transportation au- tween the United States and Brazil (Ex. D, thorities, railroads, regional commissions and 94th-1st) by making technical amend- $21.5 million; (b) settlement of the Amtrak/ similar bodies to enable them to hire persons ments to the Act regarding the life of the Penn Central contractual dispute, which has resulted in an additional expense of $22.9 for approved railroad roadbed and facility agreement, the permissible number of vessels million; (c) additional expenses in Amtrak's repair on rehabilitation projects; authorizes allowed to fish in a defined area at any an additional $100 million to enable the Sec- particular time, the fees for licenses, and car overhaul program of $5 million; and (d) retary to assist grant recipients to purchase other changes needed to conform the Act increased operating costs primarily due to in- materials or equipment for the approved with the new agreement. H.R. 5709. Public flation of $49.7 million; and provides that the projects if the recipient is financially unable Law 94-58, approved July 24, 1975. (VV) salary of the president of Amtrak may be as to acquire materials without assistance; pro- high as $85,000 instead of $30,000-the pres- Tuna fisheries: Implements the agreement vides $100 million for loan guarantees for ent salary ceiling. H.R. 4975. Public Law 94- between the United States and other fishing assistance in purchasing materials and 25, approved May 26, 1975. (173) nations on the management and conserva- equipment; and contains other provisions. tion of Atlantic tunas (Ex H, 89th-2d): Cargo vessels-passengers: Amends section S. 1730. P/S May 16, 1975. (189) authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to 26 of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, as Railroad safety-hazardous materials administer the conservation program as it amended, to authorize the Coast Guard in an transportation authorizations: Authorizes relates to fishing by U.S. citizens and ves- emergency situation to permit cargo vessels $35 million for fiscal year 1976 and $8,750,000 sels; directs the Secretary to implement engaged in domestic trade to carry more for the transition period July 1, 1976 through conservation recommendations of the gov- than the 16 passengers currently authorized September 30, 1976, to carry out the purposes. erning body created by the Convention, the by law. H.R. 5405. Public Law 94- ap- of the Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970 International Commission for the Conserva- proved 1975. (VV) which prescribes regulations to ensure the tion of Atlantic Tunas; authorizes the use Federal-aid highway projects: Increase the safety of the Nation's railroads; includes: $18 of the Coast Guard, the U.S. Customs Serv- Federal matching share for Federal-aid high- million for safety inspection and enforce- ice, and where appropriate, those of coastal ways and certain mass transportation proj- ment activities and increases the number of -States to enforce the act; authorizes the ects to provide States unable to meet the inspectors from 350 to 500, $10 million for President to appoint Commissioners and matching requirements for Federal-aid-high- safety research and development, and $3.5 alternate Commissioners to represent the way funds with moneys to cover Federal million for State participation programs; U.S. on the International Commission; es- Highway Administration apportionments up amends the act to require the Secretary of tablishes an advisory committee to the U.S. to 100 percent. H.R. 3786. Public Law 94-30, Transportation to supply more information Commissioners; designates the Secretary of approved June 4, 1975. (VV) on the transport of radioactive materials by State as the U.S. agency to receive reports, Maritime authorizations: Authorizes $562,- rail; and authorizes $7 million for fiscal year requests and other communications of the 933,000 for the following six 'categories of 1976 and $1,750,000 for the transition period Commission and respond thereto with the programs of the Maritime Administration for July 1-September 30, 1976, to carry out the decisions to accept or object to recommenda- fiscal year 1975: (1) acquisition, construc- purposes of the Hazardous Materials Trans- tions of the Commission to be made jointly tion, or reconstruction of vessels and con- portation Act which regulates the transport with the Secretary of Commerce, and the struction-differential subsidies; (2) ship of hazardous materials by rail. S. 1462. Public Secretary of Transportation to make such operating-differential subsidies; (3) research Law 94-56, approved July 19, 1975. (VV) decisions in matters pertaining to enforce- and development; (4) reserve fleet; (5) mari- Railroad temporary operating authority ment: and contains other provisions. H.R. time training at the Merchant Marine Aca- (Rock Island) Amends the Interstate Com- 5522. Public Law 94- approved demy at Kings Point, N.Y.; and (6) financial merce Act to authorize the Interstate Com- 1975. (VV) assistance to State marine schools; author- merce Commission to grant temporary oper- VETERANS izes additional supplemental appropriations ating authority to a carrier by railroad pend- Disability compensation and survivors for increases in salaries, pay, retirement, or ing a final determination by the Commission benefits: Provides a 12 percent cost-of-living other employee benefits authorized by law; as in the case of the Chicago Rock Island and increase in the rates of disability compensa- and requires that at least one regional office Pacific Railroad Company which has entered tion for those veterans rated 50 percent dis- of the Maritime Administration be main- reorganization under section 77 of the Bank- abled or less and a 14 percent increase for tained for each of the four major seacoasts ruptcy Act; authorizes the Commission to more severly disabled veterans rated 60 per- (Atlantic, Gulf, Great Lakes, Pacific). S. 332. grant temporary approval of the operation of cent to totally and permanently disabled: Public Law 94-10, approved Mar. 23, 1975. a railroad by another railroad applying to provides a 12 percent cost-of-living increase (VV) conduct such operations if failure to do so in the rates of additional compensation for Authorizes $543,618,000 for the following would result in the destruction of railroad dependents of veterans whose disability is six categories of programs of the Maritime properties or limit future usefulness with no rated 50 percent or more; increases from $150 Administration for fiscal year 1976: (1) ac- direct cost to the Federal government; di- to $175 the annual clothing allowance for a quisition, construction, or reconstruction of rects the Commission to report bi-monthly veteran who because of his compensable dis- vessels and construction-differential subsi- to Congress on the effects of any such orders ability wears or uses a prosthetic or orthope- August 1, 1975 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE 14711 appliance, including wheelchair, which the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without according to my understanding and my are wade to wear out his clothing: makes objection, it is so ordered. appraisal of the situation. afrective date of an award of increased com- Mr. STENNIS. Mr. President, Senator I wish the membership was here to pensation the earliest date that it is ascer- oc- THURMOND cannot be in the Chamber at hear the arguments on both sides be- Relaable that an increase in disability this moment. He might want two addi- cause we have been challenged by the curred If the application is received within tional staff members to assist him. Is very fine and able chairman of the cost-of-living a increase in the rates payable year of such date; provides a 14 percent there objection? Budget Committee on that particular sex dependency and indemnity compensation The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without point. The Senator from Maine, with (DIC) widows and-children, as well as for objection, it is so ordered. whom I have maintained contact, has additional allowances for those in receipt Mr. MUSKIE. Will the Senator yield? worked with us on this matter all the of DIC and death compensation in need of Mr. STENNIS. I yield. way through. I know he is very con- aid and attendance; and provides that the Mr. MUSKIE Mr. President, I ask that scientious in the discharge of his duties survivors of 8. veteran who was rated totally Bill Jackson, of my staff, be granted the in this connection. disabled and permanently service-connected disabled at the time of death would be auto- privilege of the floor during the debate Let me point out, Mr. President, that matically entitled to dependency and indem- on this measure. the authorizations, and the appropria- may compensation. H.R. 7767. P/H June 16, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tion for the Department of Defense, are 2075: P/B amened June 23, 1975; House objecton, it is so ordered. in four different bills. agreed to Senate amendment with amend- Mr. STENNIS. Mr. President, we have No. 1, there is what we call, foreign ment July 22, 1975. (VV) worked out a time agreement. This is military assistance. Veteran's physician pay: Amends title 38, really a highly important bill with a lot Second is the military construction au- U.S.C. to provide special pay and other im- of items in it. I hope we can have the at- thorization, and that is what its name provements designed to enhance the recruit- ment and retention of physicians, dentists, tention of the Senators. This is the mili- implies. It involves about $4 billion. nursing personnel and other health care per- tary authorization bill, Mr. President, Then we have what we call the larger sonnel in the Department of Medicine and primarily for research and development appropriation bill for the Department of Burgery of the Veterans' Administration. and military procurement-planes, mis- Defense. It includes the operation and HR 8240. P/H July 21, 1975; P/S August 1, siles, submarines, guns, and so forth. maintenance funds. That is where the 1975. (376) We also pass on the ceiling for the man- money comes from for the salaries of power. the men in uniform, the civilians not DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AU- Mr. President, this was an unusual in uniform, for groceries, travel, and a THORIZATION ACT, 1976-CON- conference in many ways. We met over great many other things-and this is FERENCE REPORT a period of 2 months and, in round important, Mr. President-these are numbers, we had 17 actual meetings of items that do not have to be authorized. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the the conferees. As I remember, we also They are not included in this bill that previous order, the Senate will now re- had four separate meetings of the Senate we have before us today. They are not sume consideration of the conference conferees. the end, we had examined in any bill except that one which comes report H.R. 6674, which the clerk will 306 differences in money items, and before the Appropriations Committee. report. reached agreement on them and on 53 Now I come to the fourth one, the bill The assistant legislative clerk read separate items on language. we have before us today, authorization as follows: I think it is safe to say that this bill for military procurement and research "Conference report on H.R. 6674, an Act to is not in every respect what any Mem- and development. authorize during the fiscal year 1976, and the ber wanted, but we do not ever find that Mr. President, it is only a few years period of July 1, 1976, through September 10, -1976, for procurement of aircraft, missiles, in- a bill of such far-reaching conse- ago that we changed the law to require naval vessels, tracked combat vehicles, tor- quences. It is not as I would write it if these authorizations. I am familiar with pedoes, and other weapons, and research, de- it was left to me. But it was not left to that, because the late Senator from velopment, test, and evaluation for the me. Georgia, Mr. Russell, and I were the Armed Forces, and to prescribe the author- There is a balance, and I think an authors of that provision and it put the "ized personnel strength for each active duty outstanding balance, to this bill. Armed Services Committee in this busi- component and the Selected Reserve of each The difference in the amount of ness. It includes authorizations, now, on Reserve component of the Armed Forces and money in the House bill and the Senate of civilian personnel of the Department of added subjects-we started off on only Defense, and to authorize the military train- bill, in round numbers, was that the hardware-and it is the accepted law ing student loans, and for other purposes. House was $1.5 billion above our bill. and rule of the Senate and House of Rep- And again in round numbers, it comes resentatives now what appropriations. The Senate resumed the consideration out that in the give and take, the adjust- cannot be made without authorization. of the conference report. ments just about offset each other. Now, coming down- bill: In The PRESIDING OFFICER. The time Our bill, in round numbers, Mr. Presi- round numbers, the Senate Budget Com- on this conference report is limited to 2 dent, was $25 billion. mittee called for an overall reduction hours, to be equally divided and con- They elected me chairman of the con- for the Department of Defense, without trolled by the Senator from Mississippi ference. We had studiously tried to stay specifying which bill, of 6.5 percent, (Mr. STENNIS) and the Senator from within the targets of the Senate Budget which, in round numbers again, came Maine (Mr. MUSKIE) Committee when we first approved the to $7 billion. The budget committee did The Senator from Mississippi. bill and when we had it on the floor. not undertake, in that resolution we PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR When we started this conference I an- adopted, for which I voted, to say Mr. STENNIS. Mr. President, I do not nounced that we felt a strong obligation where or how they would apportion, know what inquiries will be made, but to- in that regard and that our purpose was among these four bills, this amount of save time I ask unanimous consent that to stay within those guidelines, even reduction. We took it, on -a pro rata seven key members of our staff who though we did not have a definite figure share, that it was our obligation to come work on the different programs be per- guideline, and there is none yet. All within these guidelines or targets, or mitted the privilege of the floor during during this conference, I conferred with whatever you call them, of a 6.5 percent the debate. They are: Ed Braswell, Clark the chief of staff and other members as reduction. McFadden, Don Lynch, Frank Sullivan, to whether or not we were staying with- We did that, and more, in the bill that Hyman Fine, George Foster, and Nancy in those guidelines and I was advised we wrote up in the committee. We held Bearg. that we were. to that here on the floor, and, I submit, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without I am able to say now, Mr. President, we maintained it in conference. That objection, it is so ordered. that our bill, as it was presented to the would be a percentage reduction below Mr. TAFT. If the Senator will yield, Senate and as it left the Senate, was the present budget, with Vietnam funds, I would like to ask that Mr. William Lind, within the guidelines, and this bill we of 13.7 percent. of my staff, be granted the privilege of present today is within the Senate I call special attention to this: Those the floor during the debate of this meas- budget guidelines. Vietnam funds were dropped out. The ure. I do not have any doubt about it, Budget Committee used them for awhile,

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    "ocrText": "The original documents are located in Box 14, folder \"Energy - General (3)\" of the John\nMarsh Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.\nCopyright Notice\nThe copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of\nphotocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Gerald R. Ford donated to the United\nStates of America his copyrights in all of his unpublished writings in National Archives collections.\nWorks prepared by U.S. Government employees as part of their official duties are in the public\ndomain. The copyrights to materials written by other individuals or organizations are presumed to\nremain with them. If you think any of the information displayed in the PDF is subject to a valid\ncopyright claim, please contact the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.\nDigitized from Box 14 of The John Marsh Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nFebruary 20, 1975\nMEMORANDUM FOR:\nJACK MARSH\nFROM:\nRUSS ROURKE\nDiscussion at the senior staff meeting this morning\nconcerned the introduction of the Administration's\nenergy tax proposal. Seidman and Simon got into a\nrather detailed discussion on the subject\nSeidman\nsaid it was the President's desire to pursue this\nSimon said he could devote a number of his tax\nexperts to the job of drafting the legislation if it is\nreally what the President wanted to do. Seidman\nresponded that, \"well, we might not wind up\nintroducing it anyway\"\nSimon then said \"then\nwhy the heck have me devote the time of my tax\nexperts to the job!' It was finally decided that you\nmight want to check with Schneebeli re: the intro-\nduction of this proposal.\nMy suggestion would be that you talk with Bill\nSeidman on the matter before deciding whether you\nwant to call Schneebeli.\nBRUOH\nATIHW\narer .05\nНаяам NOAD\n:ROT\nMUOKA\nSOMEM\nNATO crack, see :MORT\ngainzom he's lista sitty si\nhow issoqorq XSI issued\nTODIET\nside ESW ** have\nX63 aid 30 reduce eloved blood as bise namie\nodd guidath to doi adi 01 advogre\n.ob of below vlises\ngu betw for ddgin SW Jadi babnoques\nneds bisa cods opinie\n\"YAWYDS 22\nxxx ym 10 smil add aloveb per avail Sport odd you\nDOY isdi virson B&W S \"doi and 02 atseque\n-ortal add :05 Hadeond58 Xoodo of lass tágica\nwide 30 cottoob\nme drive dist DOY taxit ad bloow YM\nDOV vediedw goitipob 1931500 adi DO namilied\nNeo of tosw\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nJust a short letter to thank youfor your memo\nof February 20\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nFebruary 20, 1975\nVotes Gained on the Javits Amendment (6)\nBeall\nCase\nJavits\nMathias\nRoth\nStafford\nVotes Lost on the Javits Amendment (8)\nBartlett\nBuckley\nCannon\nDomenici\nFong\nHansen\nHruska\nLong\nNot Voting on the Javits Amendment (1)\nGoldwater\n[march 1975]\n7\n(including measures to cope with constraints and\nstrike a balance between environmental and energy\nobjectives), reduce energy demand, and prepare\nfor any future embargo; specifically to:\n1. Increase domestic energy production:\na. Naval Petroleum Reserve No. 4 (Alaska)\nCongress is asked to authorize exploration,\ndevelopment and production of NPR No. 4 to\nprovide petroleum for the domestic economy,\nwith 20% or such other amount determined by\nthe President earmarked for military needs\nand strategic storage.\nb. OCS leasing. The President reaffirmed his\nintention to countinue an aggressive policy\nof leasing Outer Continental Shelf areas\nwhere oil and natural gas development can\nbe accomplished that is safe and environ-\nmentally acceptable.\nC. Reducing domestic energy price uncertainty.\nCongress is asked to authorize the President\nto use tariffs, import or price floors, or\nother measures to achieve domestic energy\nprice levels necessary to cope with large-\nscale fluctuations in world oil prices and\nthus help reach energy independence goals.\nd. Clean Air Act Amendments. Congress is asked\nto amend the Clean Air Act to deal with\nsignificant air quality deterioration, extend\ndates for complying with certain requirements\nfor power plants, and hold auto emission re-\nquirements stable for 5 years (1977-1981 model\nyears).\ne. Surface mining. Congress is asked to pass\nlegislation which strikes a balance between\nenvironmental protection and reclamation\nrequirements and the need to double domestic\ncoal production over the next ten years.\nf. Coal leasing on Federal lands. The President\ndirected the Secretary of the Interior to adopt\nlegal development and production diligence re-\nquirements for existing Federal coal leases,\nmeet with Western Governors on related problems,\nand design a new program for accelerated leasing\nof Federal coal.\n8\ng. Electric utilities. Congress is asked to\npass legislation to assist electric utilities\n(many of which have had to delay new additions\nto capacity) through: higher investment tax\ncredits (increased from 4% to 12%, with the\nhigher rate remaining in effect for 1976 and\n1977 for all except oil and gas fired power\nplants) ; mandated reforms in State Utility\nCommission practices; and other measures.\nh. Nuclear power. Congress is asked to pass\nlegislation to expedite siting and licensing\nof nuclear power plants and to approve a 1976\nbudget increase for nuclear safety, safeguards\nand waste management.\ni. Energy facilities siting. Congress is asked to\npass legislation to encourage expeditious\nreview and approval at the Federal and State\nlevels of all types of major energy facilities\nand sites.\n2. Encourage energy conservation:\na. Auto gasoline mileage increases. The President\nannounced an agreement with major domestic\nautomakers to improve gasoline mileage by 40%\non the average by 1980, compared to 1974 model\nyear cars, provided that Clean Air Act auto\nemission requirements are stabilized for 5\nyears. The agreement will be monitored\nregularly by the Government.\nb. Building thermal standards. Congress is asked\nto authorize establishment of mandatory thermal\nefficiency standards for new homes and com-\nmercial buildings.\nC. Low-income energy conservation program. Congress\nis asked to authorize direct subsidies to low-\nincome and elderly homeowners for energy saving\nactions such as home insulation.\nd. Appliance efficiency standards. The Energy\nResources Council will develop energy efficiency\ngoals for major appliances and seek agreements\nwith manufacturers to achieve an average of 20%\nimprovement by 1980.\ne. Appliance and auto efficiency labelling.\nCongress is asked to pass legislation re-\nquiring labels on automobiles and major\nappliances to show energy use and efficiency.\n9\n3. Emergency preparedness:\na. Stretegic petroleum reserves. Congress is\nasked to authorize the developemnt of an\nexpanded strategic storage system of up to\n1 billion barrels of petroleum for domestic\nuses and 300 million barrels for military\nuse.\nb. Standby and planning authorities. To deal\nwith future energy emergencies, Congress is\nasked to provide a set of energy emergency\nstandby authorities including emergency energy\nconservation, fuel allocation, price controls\nfor allocated products, rationing of fuels\namong end users, allocation of material needed\nfor energy production, and regulation of\npetroleum inventories. These authorities would\nalso enable implementation of the International\nEnergy Program agreements among the U.S. and\nother nations signed on November 18, 1974.\nF. To maintain energy independence beyond 1985 and make it\npossible for the U.S. to export energy supplies and\ntechnology to others in the free world:\n1. Synthetic fuels program. The President announced\na program of Federal incentives to ensure at least\none million barrels per day equivalent of synthetic\nfuels capacity by 1985, using technologies now\nnearing commercial application, such as those to\nobtain synthetic crude from oil shale and a wide\nrange of clean solid, liquid and gaseous fuels from\ncoal. Federal incentives might include price\nguarantees, purchase agreements, capital subsidies\nand leasing programs.\n2. Energy research and development programs. The\nPresident's 1976 budget will continue to emphasize\naccelerated programs of research and development\nof technology for energy conservation and on all\nforms of energy including fossil fuels, nuclear\nfission and fusion, solar and geothermal.\n3. Energy Research and Development Administration.\nThe President announced the activation, effective\nJanuary 19, 1975, of the newly created Energy\nResearch and Development Administration. ERDA\nbrings together in a single agency all major\nFederal energy R&D programs. It will work with\nindustry and others as a part of a national R&D\neffort to develop technology to assure that the\nU.S. will have an ample and secure supply of\nenergy at reasonable prices.\n#\n#\n#\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nDONNA - FYI, JOM already\nsaw this on Sat. - sent a copy\nto Theis.\ncb\nFORD\nBEHALD\nLIBRARY\n/\nEYES ONLY\nMAY 24 1975\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nMay 23, 1975\nMEMORANDUM FOR:\nJOHN O. MARSH, JR.\nFROM:\nDOUGLAS P. BENNETT\nSUBJECT:\nPresident's Television Message with Respect\nto His Decisions on Energy\nIt is my understanding that Frank Zarb and Bob Hartmann are putting\ntogether the text of the President's address. I think it is important to\npass along to you the suggestions of John Rhodes, Herm Schneebeli and\nBarber Conable. In effect, they feel that while the President should be\nfirm with respect to the Congress' inability to develop meaningful energy\npolicy, they strongly suggest that he neither gloat in victory nor unduly\nblast the Congress. The tone should be one of disappointment that the\nCongress was unable to develop a program, that he had delayed for a\n60-day period and again for another 30-day period in hopes that a program\nwould be dealt with by the Congress and it's apparent that the Congress has\nfailed. In light of that and the growing danger of our dependence upon\nforeign oil, he must take the following steps to avoid serious conse-\nquences to our economy. Reliance on foreign oil is a dangerous and ab-\nsolutely unacceptable course to follow. We must become independent.\nWe can wait no longer. Consequently, I am taking the following steps, etc.\nJack, while there is a chance the effort to override the President's veto\nof H. R. 1767, the measure to delay for 90 days the President's imposi-\ntion of the tariff, may not come up, as the Ways and Means may not\nreport it out, if it does, we need every vote we can get - it will be close -\nand it seems to me we can ill afford to polarize the Democrats and lose\nsome essential votes from that group. His taking these steps will still\ndemonstrate his leadership but a blast at the Congress could result in\nour loosing this victory and the leverage we will need onthe decontrol of\noil side.\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nMay 23, 1975\nMEMORANDUM FOR:\nMAX L. FRIEDERSDORF\nTHROUGH:\nVERN LOEN\nVL\nFROM:\nDOUGLAS P. BENNETT\nSUBJECT:\nEnergy\nOn an informal, advice seeking basis I conversed with a few Democrat\nmembers of the Ways and Means Committee regarding what they consider\nappropriate steps for the President to take and what they deem to be the\naction the Congress will take on the Ullman bill. In general terms, they\nwere highly disenchanted, disappointed and generally down about the\nlack of ability of the Congress to make the necessary hard decisions to\ncope with the energy crisis. They further felt that the President should\nbasically do \"what he had to do. \"\nAll of them strongly favored and felt quite confident that the House would\napprove a five-year decontrol plan. In addition they indicated they would\nwork very hard to get such a plan adopted.\nSpecifically, the following Members said as follows:\n(1) Joe Karth - Advises a five-year decontrol plan with windfall\nprofits tax, felt the majority of the House would approve it. Advocates a\nstiff automobile tax such as that which will be offered by Congressman\nJoe Fisher on the Floor when the Ullman bill comes up the week of June 9.\nHe advocates going ahead with the second dollar and respecting the veto\noverride of H.R. 1767 (the bill to block the President from doing this),\nJoe said \"I will not vote it out of Ways and Means Committee. \"\n(2) Charles Vanik - Strongly advocates a five-year decontrol plan.\nIs confident that a majority of the House will approve it. Feels this issue\ncan be dealt with. With respect to the second dollar of tariff, he says\n\"I'm OK on the second dollar. 11\n- 2 -\n(3) Bill Green - - Green stated to me, \"The President would be\njustified in doing what he had to do\". With respect to H. R. 1767, re-\ncalling that Green is the author of this bill, while not committing him-\nself, he says, \"I could not in good conscience ask for an override\". He\nfurther stated, after I read to him what Mansfield said yesterday, \"I\nagree with Mansfield's statement\".\n(4) Sam Gibbons - He is totally disenchanted with the lack of\nability of the Congress to act. He said, \"The President should go ahead\nwith his program. Congress cannot act. That's the way the cookie\ncrumbles\". With respect to H. R. 1767, \"I would not support bringing\nthis out of committee\".\nSam also proposes three things: (1) we need to establish a\nbig reserve; (2) we must conserve by the price mechanism; and (3) must\ndevelop alternate sources of energy. I said to him that this is basically\nthe President's program and he said, \"Yes, and I fundamentally agree\nwith it\".\n(5) Dan Rostenkowski - Dan feels the President should go ahead\nwith the second dollar. Does not know if we can sustain a veto or not but\nthis is not based on any headcount. He is uncertain about the Congress'\nability to act. Doesn't know if he will vote for bringing out H. R. 1767.\nHe might vote to bring it out but intends to vote to sustain it on the Floor.\nVery uncertain as to what he will do (in my opinion, Dan will do what\nUllman and the Leadership want him to do).\nIn addition to the twelve Republican members of the Ways and Means\nwho will not vote H. R. 1767 out of committee, I count a minimum of\nthe additional following votes: Landrum, Burleson, Gibbons, Waggonner\nand Karth. We need eighteen votes for it to fail in committee and at the\ntime of this writing I have not been able to speak to Jones. In the past\ncouple of weeks, he has advocated that the President proceed. In addition,\nPike, Cotter and Pickle, who have made statements to me of the Congress'\ninability to act, think the President's program looks \"pretty darn good\".\nWhile peer pressure could force them to bring the bill out, I feel we\ndefinitely have seventeen votes and that there may be as many as five\nadditional votes for preventing H. R. 1767 from coming out of the Ways\nand Means Committee.\nThey are in disarray and disillusioned with the Congress on this issue.\nClearly, we are ahead of the power curve.\nJUL 30 1975\nJuly 29, 1975\nMEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT\nFROM:\nMAX L. FRIEDERSDORF\nSUBJECT:\nKey Votes on Energy\nBob Michel has analyzed votes on key energy bills thus\nfar this session.\nIt is an excellent guide to those Republicans opposing\nthe Administration and those Democrats supporting us.\nbcc: Jack Marsh\nFrank Zarb\nFORDO is LIBRARY\nKEY VOTES ON ENERGY\nEnergy is perhaps the most important national problem to be addressed\nin the 94th Congress. The Administration presented a comprehensive\nand well conceived plan for our long-term and short-term energy goals\nThe Democrats with their two-to-one 94th Congress majority have not\nbeen able to agree on anything except blocking the Administration's\nproposal.\nDur of the many energy votes (excluding strip mining) on the Floor so\nfar this year, 9 emerged as \"key votes.\"\nDn these key votes, an average of 13 Republicans voted against the GOP\nposition while an average of 47 Democrats joined us in supporting the\nAdministration plan.\nlost frequent Republican \"opponents\" were:\nMember and Number of \"wrong\" votes\nWhalen 6\nGilman 4\nBurke 3\nClancy 3\nPeyser 5\nJeffords 4\nCohen 3\nEshleman 3\nHeckler 5\nRinaldo 4\nHarsha 3\nMcDade 3\nBiester 5\nGude 4\nPressler 3\nGoodling 3\nEmery 4\nWalsh 3\nGrassley 3\nSnyder 3\nMost frequent Democrat \"supporters\" were\"\nMember and Number of \"right\" votes\nMontgomery 9\nBurleson 6\nFlowers 5\nPassman 5\nBrown, Calif. 4\nLandrum 8\nDaniel 6\nSikes 5\nPoage 5\nBowen 4\nSatterfield 8\nMilford 6\nBoggs 5\nRoberts 5\nHebert 4\nMcDonald 8\n1\nYoung, Tex.\n6\nBreaux 5\nTeague 5\nGibbons 7\nByron 5\nShipley 5\nJaggonner 7\nCasey 5\nThornton 5\nIchord 5\nKazen 5\nLong, La. 5\nMahon 6\nConfidentiat\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nDetermined to be an administrative marking\nCancelled per E.O. 12356, Sec. 1.3 and\nWASHINGTON\nArchivist's memo of March 16, 1983\nBy\nDAD NARS date 2/6/86\nJuly 30, 1975\nMEMORANDUM FOR:\nTHE PRESIDENT\nTHROUGH:\nDICK CHENEY\nFROM:\nMax advises:\nJACK MARSH Jul\nThe House resumed consideration of H. R. 7014, the Dingell\nbill and the objectionable Staggers/ Echardt amendment was\napproved by a vote of 218 to 207. Following consideration of\nthe Krueger amendment, the House took up the President's\nDecontrol Plan\nThe Senate rejected petition for cloture 54-38 to shut off debate\non the President's Decontrol Plan. The Senate will not be able\nto disapprove the President's decontrol plan.\nThe Disapproval Resolution passed the House 228-189 on decontrol\nwhich means a defeat of the Administration plan.\nDick,\na statement from Zab is\ncoming behind this - attn: Nessen\nyou\nMIKE MANSFIELD\nMONTANA\nUnited States Senate\nOffice of the Majority Leader\nMashington, D.C. 20510\nAugust 1, 1975\nThe President\nThe White House\nWashington, D.C.\nDear Mr. President:\nAs we enter the statutory August adjournment, an assessment of\nnational energy policy is essential. During the past six (6) months, the\nfederal government has attempted to overcome 40 years of inattention by giving\nthe highest priority to the development of a national energy policy. You have\nprovided great focus and stimulus to these efforts. I personally have never\nwitnessed a more intensive undertaking by any Congress and I believe these\nefforts by so many have been most productive. However, there remain certain\naspects of the comprehensive program that have yet to be resolved. Among these\nare pricing aspects with regard to domestic oil. I believe, however, that even\nthis difficult determination will soon be achieved. This is particularly so\nin view of the fact that on so many energy policy issues there has been sub-\nstantial cooperation and accord between the Congress and the Administration.\nWe have all become more informed on the details of the energy\nproblem and especially on how energy decisions precipitate economic conse-\nquences. I, myself, have advocated a policy of gradual removal of controls\nand I believe the development of such a policy will evolve as the legislative\nprocess is permitted to work its will. Over what period and to what price are\nquestions that can be answered in a legislative forum.\nAs you know, in the last several days, many of us here in the\nCongress have been meeting with Mr. Greenspan, Mr. Zarb and others within the\nAdministration to the end that a mutually agreeable solution along these lines\nwould emerge. My impression is that we have come close -- very close -- to\narriving at a satisfactory answer; one that all sides could live with and one\nthat would demonstrate to the American people that their government -- both\nbranches, both houses of Congress and both parties -- is working in harmony\nto resolve this most difficult issue. As close as we have come, however,\ntime did not permit the solution to emerge. As a result, we are left in an\nextraordinary position.\nWithout restraint, oil price increases could seriously damage the\neconomy at a time when some hopeful signs are beginning to develop in certain\nsectors. Without restraint, oil price increases would provide profit rewards\nThe President\nAugust 1, 1975\nPage 2\nof inordinate and unconscionable dimensions and at the cruel expense of those\nof our citizens least able to afford enormous price increases. No single\neconomist, in or out of government, welcomes the all-at-once spectre of\nunrestrained oil prices with unrestrained impact on the American consumer.\nThat the final details of an agreeable pricing formula have not been worked\nout, however, does not mean that, at least for the interim, we should not\nseek together to prevent what all agree would be the disasterous consequences\nbrought on by the full economic impact of abrupt decontrol and no restraining\nor mitigating levers at all, be they aimed at equitable allocations, prices\nor profits or offsetting rebates. If allowed to happen, in my judgment, the\ndamage occasioned would not and could not be rectified.\nTo avoid such an occurrence is the reason I write this letter. It\nis to provide you with my thoughts on this issue which I view with the greatest\ndegree of concern. It is to advise you that in my judgment the opportunity\nexists to enact a sensible oil price policy; one perhaps that will not give\nall sides everything they seek, but one which does not leave the Nation with\nthe worst of all possible worlds --- as is the situation we face if the\nEmergency Allocation Act is not extended. In my judgment, an extension of\nthe Allocation Act would avoid for the Nation the \"worst of all\" options. I\nam confident that you will provide the leadership that will permit the con-\nstructive process of the past six months to continue.\nSincerely,\ncc: Hon. Carl Albert\nfrite mas ques\nHon. Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr.\nHon. Hugh Scott\nHon. John J. Rhodes\nHon. Robert C. Byrd\nP.S. I believe the added time will permit the completion of a truly national\npolicy on energy worked out between the branches. We have come a long way\nsince January, both on energy and economic recovery.\nIn m.\nAugust 1, 1975\nCONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE\nS 14689\ncumstances there is no reason to object\nordered to be printed in the RECORD, as\nH.R. 2166-Tax Reduction Act (includes\nto his request.\nfollows:\nincrease in investment tax credit including\nMr. ROBERT C. BYRD. Mr. President,\nSTATUS OF ENERGY RELATED BILLS\npublic utilities, repeal of oil and gas deple-\nI: thank the Senator.\ntion allowance, and changes in foreign tax\nGoal and task bill No. and title, and passed\nThe PRESIDING OFFICER. Without\ncredits from foreign oil extraction, Mar. 22,\nSenate:\n1975, Mar. 26, 1975, Public Law 94-12, Mar. 29,\nobjection, the resolution will be stated.\nI. Reduce dependence on foreign oil: H.R.\n1975.\nThe assistant legislative clerk read as\n1767-Suspend President's authority to im-\nH. Con. Res. 218-First Concurrent Resolu-\npose oil import fees for 90 days, Feb. 19, 1975,\nfollows:\ntion on the budget fiscal year 1976; Natural\nVetoed, Mar. 1975.\nResolved, That it is the sense of the Senate\nresources, environment and energy outlays\nII. Protect against disruption in oil im-\nthat the President should require the Secre-\nassumed, $11,600,000, May 5, 1975.\nports: S. 622-Standby energy authorities,\ntary of Agriculture to carefully monitor,\nH.R. 4035/H. Res. 351-Provide congres-\nApr. 10, 1975.\nsional review of Presidential decisions remov-\npursuant to the authority contained in sec-\nS.J. Res. 48-Defense Production Act of\ntion 812 of the Agriculture Act of 1970 (Pub-\ning control on oil products, substituted S.\n1950, extended until Dec. 31, 1975, Mar. 6,\nlic Law 93-86), sales and proposed sales of\n621, June 11, 1975, July 16, 1975, (Vetoed,\n1975, Public Law 94-9, Mar. 21, 1975.\nwheat and other grain for export for the\nJuly 21, 1975.)\nHR. 49-Develop petroleum. reserves on\npurpose of determining whether the quan-\nH. Res. 605/H. Res. 613/S. Res. 145-Disap-\npublic lands, July 30, 1975.\ntitles of such sales and proposed sales are\nproving President's proposed amendment to\nS. 677-Establish national Strategic Petro-\nlikely to have a substantial inflationary im-\nend petroleum allocation and to decontrol\nleum Reserve Office in the FEA, July 8, 1975.\npact in the United States on the cost of\nprice of old oil, July 30, 1975.\nS. 1849-Extend Emergency Petroleum Al-\nfood products made in whole or in part from\nS. 323-Protect franchised dealers in petro-\nlocation Act to Mar. 1, 1976, July 15, 1975.\nwheat and other grain or on the cost of meat\nleum products, June 20. 1975.\nS. 2173-Permit limited production from\nand meat products\nH.R. 3474/S. 598-Authorize ERDA Appro-\nNPR's in Colorado and Wyoming, July 29,\nSEC. 2. It is further the sense of the Senate\npriations for fiscal year 1976, July 31, 1975.\n1975.\nS. 1716/H.R. 7001-Nuclear Reg. Commis-\nthat If the President determines, on the basis\nS. 1537-Extend Defense Production Act\nsion, 1976, June 17, 1975.\nof the monitoring of such sales and proposed\nthrough Sept. 30, 1977, Aug. 1, 1975.\nH.R. 8122-Fiscal year 1976 appropriations,\nsales and on the basis of all other informa-\nIII. Restrain and reshape energy demand:\nPublic Works for water and power develop-\ntion available to him, that such sales and\nHR. 4485-Emergency Middle Income Hous-\nment and energy research, July 31, 1975.\nproposed sales will have a substantial infie-\ning Act (included building conservation as\nS. Con. Res. 13/H. Con. Res. 115-Congres-\ntionary impact in the United States on the\ntitle III, dropped in Conference report) Apr.\nsional approval of distribution of special nu-\ncost of such products, he should promptly\n24, 1975, June 11, 1975, (Vetoed, June 24,\nclear material to International AEC, Febru-\ninitiate action under section 4 of the Export\n1975)\nAdministration Act of 1969 to prohibit or\nH.R. 7014-Energy Conservation and On\nary 19, 1975.\nS. 521-Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act,\ncurtail further exports of wheat or other\nPolicy Act (titles IV, V), Apr. 10, 1975\nJuly 30, 1975.\ngrain to the extent necessary to avoid or\nS. 1730-Rail Transportation System, pro-\nminimize the infiationary impact on prices\nvide funds to repair, May 16, 1975.\nS. Con. Res. 14/H. Con. Res. 116-Congres-\npaid by consumers in the United States.\nS. 281/H.R. 2051-Regional Rail Reorgani-\nsional approval of distribution of special nu-\nzation Act, amended 1975, Jan. 29, 1975, Pub-\nclear material to EURATOM, Feb. 19, 1975.\nSEC. 3. The Secretary of the Senate shall\npromptly transmit copy of this resolution\nlic Law 94-5, Feb. 28, 1975.\nS. Con. Res. 15/H. Con. Res. 114-Congres-\nto the President.\nH.R. 8365-Department of Transportation\nsional approval to extend on existing atomic\nappropriations through Sept. 30, 1976, July\nenergy agreement between the United States\nThe PRESIDING OFFICER Without\n25, 1975.\nand Israel, Feb. 19, 1975.\nobjection, the resolution will be placed\nS. 852/H.R. 4975-Amtrak Improvement\nS. 391-Coal leasing amendments, July 31,\non the calendar.\nAct, supplemental funds for fiscal year 1975-\n1975.\nMr ROBERT C. BYRD. Mr President,\n77, May 13, 1975, Public Law 94-25, May 25,\nI yield the floor\n1975.\nH.R. 4481-Emergency employment appro-\nSENATE ACCOMPLISHMENTS, JAN-\npriations (included $700,000,000 for railroad\nUARY 14-JULY 31, 1975\nTHE ENERGY RECORD-OF THE\ntrack repair, but deleted in final bill), Apr. 25,\nMr. MANSFIELD. Mr. President, be-\nSENATE\n1975, May 16, 1975, (Vetoed May 28, 1975).\nH.R. 5899-Supplemental appropriations\nfore the legislative recess, it benefits us\nMr. MANSFIELD. Mr. President, the\nfiscal year 1975 (included $700,000,000 for\nto look at our record for the last 6½\nSenate has passed nearly every energy\nrailroad track repair, but deleted in final\nmonths. We-have dealt with some very\nmeasure advocated in its program for\nbill), May 20, 1975, June 11, 1975, Public Law\nimportant issues-several of which are\nenergy sufficiency approved unanimously\n94-32, June 12, 1975.\nvery complicated and may be somewhat\nS. 1518-Motor Vehicle Information and\nby the majority conference last Feb-\nbewildering to the Nation. I refer, for ex-\nCost Savings Act, June 5, 1975.\nruary. There remain to be acted upon\nB. 349-Truth in Energy Act of 1975, July\nample, to the contested New Hampshire\nonly a few of the issues advocated in\nSenate election and to the parliamentary\n11, 1975.\nthe Senate's energy program. These in-\nS. 1883-Auto Fuel Economy Act of 1975\ntie-up. connected with that issue, the\nclude: First, the creation of a National\nJuly 15, 1975.\nvoting rights bill, and, earlier this year,\nEnergy Production Board; second, a\nS. Res. 59-Energy Conservation Month,\nwith the change in the cloture rule. Not-\nmajor mandatory coal conversion pro-\nFeb. 5, 1975\nwithstanding these matters, which have\nposal; third, a pricing policy for oil, for\nS. 2063-Home Energy Disclosure Act.\ninner-Senate institutional implications\nnatural gas and for utilities; and fourth,\nIV. Increase domestic energy supplies (in-\nand hence profound long-range national\ncluding energy management and pricing is-\ntax incentives and penalties that must\nsignificance, the Senate has continued to\nsues) S. 7/H.R. 25-Strip Mining Control\ncomplement the conservation and pro-\nand Reclamation Act, Mar. 12, 1975, Mar. 20,\ncarry out its more routine legislative re-\nduction objectives. These are the only\n1975, May 5, 1975, (Vetoed, May 20, 1975)\nsponsibilities with some degree of effec-\nmajor issues that remain. They will be\nS. 621-Petroleum price increase limitation\ntiveness. It has not been an easy inter-\nacted upon soon after the Senate returns\n(sets ceiling for all-except \"old\" oil at Jan. 3,\nlude, these past few months, to put it\nfrom thestatutory recess.\n1975 price, C. $11-$12 per barrel), May 1, 1975.\nmildly but the results have been worth-\nWhat is remarkable is not what re-\nS. 622-Standby energy authorities (title I,\nwhile. The following statistics which\nincrease ceiling on \"old\" oil produced by sec-\nmains to be done, however, it is what the\ncompare 1974 and 1975 in terms of out-\nondary territory recovery, and title III, con-\nSenate has already achieved in terms\nput as of July 31 give some sense of the\nservation to other fuels), Apr. 10, 1975.\nof reaching our goal of energy sufficiency\nS. 994/H.R. 4224-Supplemental funds for\nscope of the endeavor:\nin order to obtain a substantial reduc-\nimproved nuclear safety measures, Nuclear\n1974\n1975\ntion in or dependence upon imports.\nRegulatory Commission, $50,200,000. Mar. 24,\nDays in session\n103\n115\nFor the Senate, the record is magnifi-\n1975. Public Law 94-18. Apr. 25, 1975.\nHours in session\n639:52\n732:29\nH. Res. 427-Funding for study of OCS by\nTotal measures passed\n405\n409\ncent. It is one in which all Senators may\nSelect Committee, July 30, 1975.\nPublic laws\n118\n63\ntake great pride. To let that record speak\nS. 521-Outer Continental Shelf develop\nPrivate laws\n36\n16\nfor itself, I list those billls we have passed\nment. July 30, 1975.\nTreaties\n8\n1\nin connection with the goal they seek to\nS. 834-Amended the Mineral Leasing Act-\nRecord votes\n327\n373\nachieve and I ask unanimous consent\nof 1920 to enable States to use funds from\nthat the list may be printed in the\ndevelopment of oil shale for purposes other\nWith regard to the major issues of the\nRECORD\nthan public roads and schools, Apr. 22, 1975.\neconomic recession and basic energy\nThere being no objection, the list was\nS. 586-Coastal Zone Management Act\nsupply, the Democratic majority set forth\namendments, July 16, 1975.\na program of economic recovery and en-\n14690\nCONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE\nAugust 1, 1975\nergy sufficiency in February under the\nThe health services-nurse training bill\nSENATE LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY INDEX (94TH\nable leadership of Senator PASTORE'S ad\nhas now become law after being vetoed\nCONGRESS-1ST SESSION) (Br SENATE DEM-\nhoc committee. The Senate has proceeded\ntwice. Three other major bills vetoed by\nOCRATIC POLICY COMMITTEE)\nto work diligently toward the enactment\nthe President-housing, emergency un-\nSYMBOLS: P/H-Passed House; P/S-\nof this program as evidenced by the fol-\nemployment appropriations and strip-\nPased Senate; *-Vetoed in 1975; (VV)-\nlowing list:\nmining-have been reworked and have\nPassed by Voice Vote; numbers in paren-\nCONGRESSIONAL PEOGRAM FOR ENERGY Sur-\nrepassed the Senate. The status of the\nthesis indicate number of record vote on\nFICIENCY STATUS OF MEASURES\nnine vetoed measures follows:\npassage, conference report, or reconsidera-\ntion.\n1. Personal and Corporate Tax Reduction.\nSTATUS OF PRESIDENTIAL VETOES (94TH\nAGRICULTURE\nPublic Law 94-12.\nCONGRESS)\n2. Disapproval of Oil Excise Tax, H.R. 1767.\nAfrican/Brazilian Honeybee Control 18)\n1. H.R. 1767, Oil Import Fees, President's\nVetoed March 4.\nDisaster Loan Program (S. 555)\nauthority to impose. Vetoed March 4. Re-\n2. Repeal of Oil Depletion Allowance ($3\nFood Stamp Increase (HR. 1589)\nferred to Ways & Means. Relevant provisions\nbillion gain for the taxpayers). Public Law\nFood Stamp Program Study (S. Res. 58)\ncontained in H.R. 4035.\n94-12.\nFood Stamps-SSI Recipient Eligibility (S.\n2. H.R. 4296, Agricultural Price Supports.\n4. Oil Price Control Extension, S. 1849.\n1662)\nVetoed May 1. House sustained veto on May\nCleared for President July 31.\nForest Pest Control (S. 441)\n13. (Sec. of Agri. holds quarterly oversight\n5. Strip Mining, H.R. 25. Vetoed. Simliar\nForestry Research (S. 1307) (S. 1529)\nmeetings with Agriculture committees on\nprovisions in S. 391, P/S July 31.\nInsecticides (HR. 6387)\nsubject.)\n6. Coal Leasing, S. 391. P/S July 31.\nLivestock Credit (S. 1236)\n3. H.R. 25, Strip Mining. Vetoed May 20.\n7. Standby Energy Authorities Act, S. 622.\nPeanut Distribution (S. Res. 101)\nHouse sustained veto June 10. Similar provi-\nPlum Island Animal Disease Center (S.\nIn conference.\nsions passed Senate in S. 391 on July 31.\nRes. 190)\n8. Appliance Labeling Act. S. 359. P/S; con-\n4. H.R. 5357, Tourist Promotion. Vetoed\ntained in H.R. 7014 under debate by House.\nPotato Stocks (S. Res. 122)\nMay 28. Referred to House Interstate and\n9. Automobile Fuel Economy, S. 1883. P/S;\n*Price Supports (H.R. 4296)\nForeign Commerce Committee. Similar meas-\ncontained in H.R. 7014 under debate by\nWatershed Projects (S. 1230)\nure, S. 2003, became Public Law 94-55.\nWheat Referendum (S. 435)\nHouse.\n5. H.R. 4481, Emergency Employment Ap-\n10. Strategic Energy Reserves, S. 677 (H.R.\nWhite Corn (S. Res. 155)\npropriations. Vetoed May 28. House sustained\n49). Conference with House on HR. 49.\nAPPROPRIATIONS\nJune-4. Similar measure, H.J. Res. 492 be-\n11. Naval Petroleum Reserves, H.R. 49. In\ncame-Public Law 94-36.\n1975\nconference.\n6. H.R. 4485, Emergency Middle-Income\nContinuing (H.J. Res. 219)\n12. Coal Conversion Act Extension, S. 1849.\nHousing. Vetoed June 24. House sustained\n\"Emergency Employment (HR. 4481)\nVetoed earlier and now in S. 1849 which has\nJune 25. Similar measure, H.R. 5398, became\nForeign Assistance (H.R. 4592)\nbeen cleared for the President July 31.\nPublic Law 94-50.\nSummer Youth Employment and Recrea\n13. Mandatory Coal Conversion, S. 1777. To\n7. H.R. 4035, Oil Pricing-President's au-\ntion (H.J. Res. 492)\nbe reported to Senate.\nthority. Vetoed July 21. Referred to House In-\nSupplemental (H.J. Res. 210) (H.R. 5899)\n14. Coastal Zone Amendments for Energy\nterstate & Foreign Commerce Committee. Re-\nVeterans' Supplemental (H.J. Res. 375)\nFacilities Siting. S. 586. P/S July 16.\nlated provisions included in H.R. 7014 which\nVietnamese Refugee Aid (H.R. 6894)\n15. Offshore Drilling amendments, 521.\nHouse is debating.\n1976\nP/S July 30.\n8. H.R. 5901, Education Appropriations.\n16. Natural Gas Reregulation, S. 692. On\nVetoed July 25. House will vote to override on\nAgriculture (H.R. 8561)\nSenate calendar.\nSeptember 9.\nContinuing (H.J. Res. 499)\n17. ERDA Authorization, H.R. 3474. In\n9. S. 66, Health Services-Nurse Training.\nEducation (H.R. 5901)\nconference.\nVetoed July 26. Senate overrode July 26.\nHUD (H.R. 8070)\n18. National Energy Production Board, S.\nHouse overrode July 29. Became Public Law\nLegislative (H.R. 6950)\n740. To be reported to Senate.\n94-63.\nTransportation (H.R. 8365)\n19. Industrial Conservation Act, S. 1908.\nTreasury-Postal Service (H.R. 8597)\nTo be reported to Senate.\nMr. MANSFIELD. A summary of meas-\nATOMIC ENERGY\n20. Energy Taxes, H.R. 6860. To be reported\nures passed by the Senate is contained\nInternational Agreements:\nto Senate.\nin the report prepared by the staff of the\nAtomic Energy Cooperation Agreement\nMr. MANSFIELD. You will note from\nDemocratic Policy Committee. I ask\nWith Israel (S. Con. Res. 15)\nunanimous consent that this report\nEnriched Uranium Distribution to EURA-\nthe above list that almost all of these\nwith its index as well as a status report\nTOM (S. Con. Res. 14)\nmeasures has passed the Senate at least\nEnriched Uranium Distribution to IAEA\nonce. Only a few bills remain for floor\non 1976 appropriations bills be inserted\nat this point in the RECORD.\n(S. Con. Res. 13)\naction in September: the creation of a\nNuclear Regulatory Commission Authoriza-\nnational energy production board, a\nThere being no objection, the mate-\ntions (S. 994) (S. 1716)\nmandatory coal conversion program, an\nrial was ordered to be printed in the\nBUDGET\nindustrial energy conservation bill, a\nRECORD as follows:\nDeferrals:\npricing policy for oil, natural gas and for\nAPPROPRIATIONS, 1976\nEnergy Research and Development Admin-\nutilities and tax incentives and penalties\nENACTED OR CLEARED FOR PRESIDENT\nistration (S. Res. 32), (S. Res. 75), (S. Res.\nto complement conservation and produc-\nEducation-Vetoed July 25; House to vote\n76), (S. Res. 77), (S. Res. 78), (S. Res. 79),\ntion objections.\non override September 9.\n(S. Res. 80)..\nHUD-Comprehensive Planning Grants (S.\nThe Democratic program has helped to\nLegislative-Public Law 94-59\nRes. 23).\nlay the basis for stopping the slide into\nSummer Youth Employment-Public Law\nTransportation-Highway Funds (S. Res.\ndepression and to point the way toward\n94-36\n69).\nContinuing, 1976-Public Law 94-41.\na solution to the energy shortage in ways\nYouth Conservation-Corps (S. Res. 205)\nTreasury, Postal Service-Cleared for Presi-\nother than devastating price increases as\nRescissions:\ndent July 30.\npressed by the administration.\nIN CONFERENCE,\nHEW-Health and Medical Service Pro-\nLegislative achievements are seldom\nHUD\ngrams (H.R. 6573)\neasy. This year we have had to deal not\nAgriculture\nHUD-Homeownership Assistance (S. Res.\nonly with unusual procedural delays\nTransportation\n61).\nAgriculture, Commerce, DOD, Executive\nwithin the Senate but with a quick-on-\nPASSED HOUSE\nOffice, General Services, Justice, HEW, State,\nthe-trigger vetoing by the executive\nPublic Works-Hearings in progress.\nTreasury (HR. 3260)\nbranch. Vetoes have totaled nine in 7\nLabor, HEW-Reported out of subcommit-\nAgriculture, Commerce, Consumer Product\nmonths-all on measures aimed at al-\ntee July 29.\nSafety, DOD.\nState, Justice, Commerce-On Senate cal-\nResolutions:\nleviating the distress of recession and\nendar.\nFirst Budget Resolution (H. Con. Res.\nhigh energy prices. The best that can be\nInterior-Hearings in progress.\n218).\nsaid for this practice is that it may rep-\nAWAIT HOUSE COMMITTEE ACTION\nCONGRESS\nresent a slight improvement over the 27\nDefense-Subcommittee mark up com-\nAugust Recess (S. Con. Res. 54).\nvetoes of the present administration in\npleted.\nCongressional Paycheck Disbursement\nthe last session. I would also note at this.\nD.C.-In subcommittee.\n(H.R. 7405).\npoint that the only vote the Senate has\nForeign Aid-In subcommittee.\nGuam and Virgin Islands Delegate Allow-\ntaken to override a veto has succeeded.\nMilitary Construction-In subcommittee.\nance (H.R. 4269).\nFORD\nLIBRAR\nAugust 1, 1975\nCONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE\nS14691\nJoint Committee on the Bicentennial (S.:\nOil Shale Revenues (S. 834)\nINTERNATIONAL\nOuter Continental Shelf Management (S.\nArts and Artifacts Indemnity (S. 1800)\nOon. Res. 44).\nsupreme Court Chamber (S. Res. 164).\n521)\nCambodia-Food Aid (S. Res. 94)\nPetroleum Products Fair Marketing (S.\nCONSUMER AFFAIRS\nIsrael (S. Res. 214)\n323)\nJapan-U.S. Friendship Trust Fund (S. 824)\nConsumer Fraud (8. 670)\nStandby Energy Authority (S. 622)\nConsumer Product Safety (S. 644):\nMiddle East Dispute (S. Res. 119)\nStrategic Energy Reserves (S. 677)\nNuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (S. Res.\nMotor Vehicle Information and Cost Sav-\nConsumer Protection 200)\nENVIRONMENT\n146)\nCoastal Zone Management 586)\nRomania-Most Favored Nation Status (S.\nIngs 5. 1515).\nCRIME-JUDICIARY\nCouncil on Environmental Quality-Envi-\nRes. 219), (S. Con. Res. 35)\nTreaties:\nBillingual Court Proceedings (S. 565)\nronmental Policy (H.R. 6054)\nFederal Rules of Criminal Procedure (HR.\nEnvironmental Impact Statements (H.R.\nInternational Office of Epizootics (Ex. M,\n3130)\n93d-2d)\n6799). Federal Rules of Evidence (S. 1549)\nNational Advisory Committee on Oceans\nUnited Nations Peacekeeping Forces in\nand Atmosphere (H.R. 5447)\nMiddle East (S. 818)\nFlorida Judicial District (S. 723).\nPyramid Sales (S. 1509)\nOcean Dumping (HR. 5701)\nTurkey-Military Assistance (S. 846)\nRobert E. Lee (S.J. Res. 23)\nScrimshaw Art Preservation 229)\nTurkey-Military Assistance; Board for In-\nThree-Judge Courts (S. 537)\n*Strip Mining (H.R. 25)\nternational Broadcasting (S. 2230)\nVietnam and Cambodia-Humanitarian\nDEFENSE\nGENERAL GOVERNMENT\nAssistance (S. 1696)\nCoast Guard Authorization (H.R. 5217)\nAmerican Legion Badges-Patent Renew-\nVietnam Assistance and Evacuation (H.R.\nDefense Production-Commission on Pro-\nals:\n1484)\nductivity and Work, Quality (S.J. Res. 94).\nAmerican Legion (S. 720)\nVietnam Peace Negotiations (S. Res. 133)\nDiego Garcia (S. Res. 160)\nAmerican Legion Auxiliary (S. 721)\nVietnamese Refugee Aid Authorization\nMilitary Construction Authorization (S.\nSons of American Legion (S. 719)\n(H.R. 6755)\n1247)\nAssistant Secretary of Commerce (S. 1622)\nMilitary Procurement Authorization (H.R.\nVietnamese Refugees (S. Res. 187)\nAttorney General's Salary (S.58)\nVietnamese Refugees Welcome (S. Res. 148)\n6674)\nBarrier-Free Environment (S. Con. Res.\nNaval Museum (S. Con. Res. 9)\nWorld Food Conference (S. Con. Res. 19)\n11)\nNuclear-Trained Naval Officers Pay Bonus\nBikini Atoll (H.R. 5158)\nMEMORIALS, TRIBUTES, AND MEDALS\nExtension S. 2114).\nF.B.I Director, Ten-Year Term for (S.\nAleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn (S.J. Res. 36)\nOfficer Graduate School Appointees (S.\n1172)\nAmerican Revolution Bicentennial Com-\n1767)\nFederal Election Commission (S. 1434)\nmemorative Medals (S. 371)\nDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA\nFederal Metal and Nonmetalic Mine Safety\nApollo-Soyuz Test Project (S. Res. 222)\nSoutheastern University (S. 611).\nBoard Abolishment (S. 1774)\nBess Truman's Birthday (S. Res. 65)\nECONOMY-FINANCE\nGeneral Federation of Women's Clubs (S.\nBoys Scouts of America (S. Con. Res. 6)\nAppalachian Regional Development (H.R. 240)\nGirl Scouts of America (S. Con. Res. 22)\n4073)\nGSA Leases (S.1260)\nInternational Ladies Garment Workers\nBank Acquisitions 2209)\nNASA Authorization (H.R. 4700)\nUnion (S. Res. 194)\nCommodity Futures (H.J. Res. 335)\nNational Arboretum (S. 1649)\nKing Faisal, Death of (S. Res. 120)\nCouncil on International Economic Policy\nNational Guard Technicians' Retirement\nMartin Luther King (S. Res. 14)\n(H.R. 5884). (S.J. Res. 97)\n(S. 584)\nRabbai Menachem Schneerson (S. Res. 22)\nCouncil on Wage and Price Stability (S.\nNational Portrait Gallery (S. 1657)\nRoy Wilkins (S. Res. 35)\n409)\nNational Science Foundation Authoriza-\nU.S. Flag Display (S.J. Res. 98)\nDuty Suspensions:\ntion (H.R. 4723)\nTom Steed Resvoir (S. 1531)\nHopper Cars (H.R. 7731)\nOverseas Citizens Voting Rights (8.95)\nVeterans' Day (S. 331)\nIstle Fiber-Child Support Funding (H.R.\nPatent Cooperation Treaty (S. 24)\nVietnam Veterans (S. Res. 171)\n7709)\nSmall Business Act Amendments (S. 1839)\nNATURAL RESOURCES-NATIONAL HISTORIC SITES\nPlatinum and Carbon (H.R. 7728)\nSmithsonian Institution Museum Support\nAmerican Falls Dam Replacement (S. 1152)\nWatches-Child Support (H.R. 7710)\nFacilities (S.907)\nAssateague Island National Seashore,\nZinc-Copper (H.R. 7716)\nSmithsonian Institution Site (H.R. 5327)\nMaryland and Virginia (S. 82)\nLower Interest Rates (H. Con. Res. 133)\nStandard-Reference Data Program (H.R.\nFranklin D. Roosevelt National Historic\nNational Commission on Supplies and\n37)\nSite (HR. 2808)\nShortages (S.J. Res. 27), (S.J. Res. 48), (S.J.\n*Tourism Promotion (H.R. 5357), 2003)\nGrand Canyon National Park, Arizona\nRes. 560)\nTrust Territory of the Pacific (S. 326)\n(H.R. 4109)\nNational Insurance Development Program\nVoting Rights (H.R. 6219)\nGuadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas\n(H.R. 4075)\nWar Risk Insurance (H.R. 8564)\n(S. 313)\nPublic Debt Limit Extensions (H.R. 2634),\nGOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES\nHells Canyon National Recreation Area (S.\n(H.R. 8030)\nCost of Living Increase-Postal Service\n322)\nPublic Works Employment (H.R. 5247)\nRepatriated U.S. Citizens-SSI Recipient\nOSHA Compliance (H.R. 2559)\nIndian Trails (S. 1123)\nFood Stamp Eligibility (H.R. 6698)\nPart-Time Government Employees (S.\nIndoor Recreation Facilities (S.288)\n792)\nKlondike Gold Rush National Historical\nSavings and Loan Associations (S.J. Res.\n102)\nTravel Expenses (S. 172)\nPark, Washington and Alaska (S. 98)\nSecurities Acts Amendments (S.249)\nHEALTH\nSaline Water Authorization (H.R. 8109)\nSocial Security-Medicaid (HR. 8109)\nVolunteers in the Parks (S. 896)\nCommunicable Disease Control-Consumer\nWilderness Areas:\nStock Transfer Taxes 2136)\nHealth Education (S. 1466)\nTax Rebate-State Taxation Res. 158)\nEagles Nest Wilderness, Colorado (S. 268)\nDevelopmentally Disabled Persons Assist-\nTax Reduction (H.R. 2166)\nFlat Tops Wilderness, Colorado (S. 267)\nance (H.R. 4005)\nUnemployment Compensation (HR. 6900)\nSheep Mountain Wilderness (S. 74)\nDrug Abuse Office and Treatment (S. 1608)\nVariable Interest Rate Mortgages (S. Con.\nSnow Mountain DeFacto Wilderness (S.\n*Health Services-Nurse Training (S. 66)\nRes. 45)\n1391)\nMedical Device Safety (S. 510)\nVirgin Islands Unemployment Compensa-\nOlder Americans (H.R. 3922)\nNOMINATIONS (ACTION BY ROLLCALL VOTE)\ntion-Railroad Retirement (H.R. 9091)\nSchool Lunch and Child Nutrition Pro-\nAlexander P. Butterfield (S. 182)\nEDUCATION\ngram (S. 1310)\nStanley K. Hathaway to be Secretary of\nCollege Work-Study Program Funds (H.R.\nSchool Lunch Program (H.R. 4222)\nInterior\n4221)\nSupplemental Food Programs (H.R. 7136)\nCarla Anderson Hills to be Secretary of\nHandicapped Children (S.6)\nHUD\nHOUSING\nLister Hill Scholarship (S. 1191)\nEmergency Housing (H.R. 5398)\nThomas J. Meskill to be U.S. Circuit Judge\nENERGY\n*Emergency Middle-Income Housing (H.R.\nPROCLAMATIONS\nAutomobile Fuel Economy (S. 1883)\n4485)\nAmerican Business Day (S.J. Res. 15)\nCoal Leasing-Strip Mining (S. 391)\nINDIANS\nAmerican Institute of Banking Week\nEmergency Petroleum Allocation (S. 1849)\nAmerican Indian Policy Review Commis-\n(S.J. Res. 58)\nEnergy Labeling and Disclosure (S.849)\nsion (S. 2073)\nBuchenwald Concentration Camp (S.J.\nERDA Authorization (HR. 8475)\nIndian Claims Commission (H.R. 3979)\nRes. 56), (S. Res. 123)\nInternational Petroleum Exposition (S.J.\nIndian Health Care (S. 522)\nCar Care Month (S.J. Res. 57)\nRes. 59)\nKlamath Indian Land-Colonial Williams-\nChild Abuse Awareness Week (S.Res. 43)\nNaval Petroleum Reserves (H.R. 49)\nburg (E.R. 83)\nEarth Day (H.J. Res. 258)\n*Oil Import Fees (H.R. 1767)\nPueblo of Laguna (S. 557)\nEnergy Conservation Month (S. Res. 59)\n*Oil Pricing (H.R. 4035)\nPueblo Tribe, New Mexico (S. 217)\nHistoric Preservation Week (H.J. Res. 242)\nS 14692\nCONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE\nAugust 1, 1975\nHobby Month (S.J. Res. 84)\nare made to victims of natural and major\nping. and handling of food stamps; and (4)\nHonor America (S.J. Res. 92)\ndisasters or emergencies and make additional\nincrease penalties for those who abuse the\nIndian Day (S.J. Res. 44)\ncredit assistance available to them: elimi-\nprogram. as well as any other recommends-\nMusic in Our Schools Day (S.J. Res. 18)\nnates the requirement that there be - gen-\ntions he deems desirable. S. Res. 58. Senate\nNewspaper Week (S.J. Res. 46).\neral need for agricultural credit; clarifies the\nadopted Feb. 5, 1975. (6)\nNewspaper Carrier Day (S.J. Res. 46)\nauthority of the Secretary to delegate au-\nFood stamps-SSI recipient eligibility:\nNorwegian-American Day (S. Res. 135)\nthority to State directors of the Parmers\nContinues through June 30, 1976, the provi-\nShut-In Day (S.J. Res. 79)\nHome Administration to make emergency\nstone of law under which the Secretary of\nSpace Observance (S. Con. Res. 47)\nloans to an area if the director finds that a\nAgriculture issued his regulations governing\nYouth Art Month S.J. Res. 8)\nnatural disaster has substantially affected\nthe eligibility of SSI recipients (aged, blind\nSENATE\ntwenty-five or less farming. ranching. or ag-\nand disabled) to receive food stamps and\nCloture Rule (S. Res. 4)\nriculture operations in the area; provides\nparticipate, where applicable, in the family\nCommission on the Operation of the\nthat loans would be made only to victims of\ncommodity distribution program: permits eli-\na disaster who are unable to obtain sufficient\ngible SSI food stamp recipients to use the\nSenate (S. Res. 277)\ncredit elsewhere at reasonable rates and\nCommittss Expenses (S. Res. 111), (S. Res.\nstamps, where a need exists, to purchase\nterms with respect to loan applications filed\n191), S. Res. 207)\nmeals prepared and delivered to them by\nafter July 9, 1975; makes emergency loans\nCommittee Staffing (S. Res. 60), (8. Res.\nprivate nonproft organizations (\"meals on\navailable for livestock (as well as crop)\nwheels\"): and directs the Secretary to pro-\n182)\nchanges deemed desirable by the applicant as\nFloor Privileges (S. Res. 196)\nvide certification procedures to allow a food\na result of shifts in market demand occur-\nGovernment Intelligence (S. Res. 231)\nstamp aid applicant to receive temporary\nring after a disaster; authorizes loans in ex-\nNew Hampshire Senate Contest (S. Res.\ncertification and authorization to purchase\ncess of the actual loss caused by the disaster\n177). (S. Res. 202)\nfood stamps on the same day the person ap-\nNew Hampshire Senate Vacancy-Select\nprovided that a rate of interest is charged\nplies. S. 1662. P/S June 10, 1975. (VV)\nfor the amount in excess which is equal to\nCommittee on Nutrition and Human Needs\nForest pest control: Provides that funds\nthe commercial rate charged for similar\nappropriated for fiscal year 1975 to carry out\n(S. Res. 54)\nloans; requires that an applicant seeking an\nSelect Committee on Intelligence (S. Res.\nthe program of eradication and control of\nemergency loan based on production losses\n21), (S. Res. 167). (S. Res. 165)\nforest insect pests and diseases shall remain\nSenate Photograph (S., Res. 217), (S.\nshow that his operation sustained at least\navailable until expended. S. 441. Public Law\n20 percent loss as a result of the disaster;\nRes. 218)\n94-40, approved June 20, 1975. (VV)\nrequires the Secretary to accept as security\nWitness Fees (S. Res. 17)\nForestry research: Amends the McIntyre-\nfor: repayment of emergency loans collateral\nStennis Act of 1962 to make privately en-\nTRANSPORTATION-COMMUNICATIONS\nwhich has depreciated in value because of\ndowed colleges eligible for the cooperative\nAirport and Airway Development (S. 1972)\nthe disaster if the Secretary has confidence\nprogram of forest research under this act.\nAmtrak-Penn Central (S: 281)\nin the repayment ability of the applicant\nS. 1307. P/S Mar. 24, 1975. (VV)\nAmtrak Supplemental Authorization (H.R.\nwith such loans repayable at a time deemed\nAmends the McIntyre-Stannis Act of 1962\n5975)\njustifiable by the needs of the applicant;\nto authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to\nCargo Vessels-Passengers (H.R. 5405)\nprovides annual subsequent loans for a\nmake matching grants to private colleges and\nFederal-Aid Highway Projects (H.R. 3786)\nperiod of up to 5 years when the borrowers\nuniversities (that are ineligible under pres-\nMaritime Authorizations (S. 332). (S. 1542)\nneed the credit to continue their operations\nent law) which carried out a forestry and\nRailroad Improvement and Employment\nand canot obtain financing from other\nresearch program prior to enactment; au-\n(S. 1730)\nsources with interest rates for such loans at\nthorizes such additional funds as necessary;\nRailroad Safety-Hazardous Materials\nthe commercial rate; authorizes the Secre-\nand authorizes the Secretary to appoint of-\nTransportation Authorizations (S. 1462)\ntary-for any disaster occurring after Janu-\nficials of participating colleges and universi-\nRailroad Temporary Operating Authority\nary 1, 1975-to make an emergency loan for\nties to the advisory committee. S. 1529. P/S\n(Rock Island) 917)\nan operating-type purpose for 20 years if it is\nApr. 29, 1975. NOTE: (This bill is intended to\nRailroad Unemployment and Sickness Ben-\ndetermined that the -applicant's financial\nclarify the purpose of S. 1307 which passed\nefits (H.R. 8714)\nneed justified a longer payment term than\nthe Senate on Mar. 25, 1975.) (VV)\nShrimp Fisheries (H.R. 5709)\nthat normally extended for operating loans in\nInsecticides: Extends the Federal Insecti-\nTuna Fisheries (H.R. 5522)\norder to afford needed relief to victims of\ncide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act from\nVETERANS\nsuch severe disasters as the January 1975\nJuly 1, 1975, through September 30. 1975. and\nblizzard in the Midwest; provides that loans\nDisability Compensation and Survivors\nauthorize therefor $11,967,000. H.R. 6387.\nmade by the Small Business Administration\nBenefits (H.R. 7767)\nin connection with disasters occurring after\nPublic Law 94-51, approved July 2, 1975. (VV)\nVeterans' Physician Pay (HR. 8240)\nenactment of this act shall bear an interest\nLivestock credit: Amends the Emergency\nrate not more than the average annual inter-\nLivestock Credit Act of 1974 to (1) extend\nSENATE LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY (94TH CONGRESS,\nfinancial assistance to a farmer or rancher\nest rate on all interest-bearing obligations of\nLST Smatow) (Br SENATE DEMOCRATIC POL-\nthe United States; and requires the Secre-\nprimarily involved in the breeding, raising.\nICT COMMITTEE)\ntary to testify before the House and Senate\nfattening, or marketing of livestock includ-\nDays in Seasion\n116\ncommittees on Agriculture before February\ning dairy cattle; (2) permit secondary financ-\nHours in Sension\n739 :49\n15 of each year to provide justification in\ning of the guaranteed portion of livestock\nTotal Measures Passed\n425\ndetail of amounts requested in the budget\nloans through the Federal Financing Bank;\nPrivate Laws\n16\nto be appropriated for the next fiscal year for\n(3) provide that contracts of guarantee shall\nTreatine\n1\nthe purposes authorized in the Consolidated\nnot require the Secretary of Agriculture to\nConfirmations\n28, 035\nFarm and Rural Development Act, and of the\nguarantee more than 90 percent of principal\nRecord Votes\n276\namounts estimated to be utilized during such\nand interest on such loan; (4) provide that\nVetoes\n9\nfiscal year from the Agricultural Credit In-\nguaranteed loans shall be for the periods\nSYMBOLS: P/-Passed House: P/S-Passed\nsurance Fund and the Rural Development In-\nreasonably required by the needs of the bor-\nsurance Fund. S. 555. Public Law 94- ap-\nrower but not to exceed 7 years and may be\nSenate: --Vetoed in 1975; (VV)-Passed by\nVoice Vote: numbers in parenthesis indicate\nproved\n1975. (VV)\nrenewed for not more than 3 years; (5) in-\ncrease the guarantee of a line credit from\nnumbers in parenthesis indicate number of\nFood stamp increase: Suspends until De-\n$250,000 to $350,000 and limits the total out-\nrecord vote on passage, conference report, or\ncember 30, 1975, the proposed administra-\nstanding loan guarantees to $1.5 billion: (6)\nreconsideration.\ntive increase in the costs of coupons to food\nauthorize the payment of administrative ex-\nAGRICULTURE\nstamp recipients published in the Federal\npenses from any funds available including\nRegister on January 22, 1975, (which would\nAfrican/Brazilian honeybee control:\nthe Agriculture Credit Insurance Fund; (7)\nhave the effect of increasing food stamp pur-\nAmends the Act of 1922 regarding honeybees\nextend the act from July 25, 1975, until De-\nchase requirements to 30 percent of net in-\nby prohibiting the importation of honeybees\ncember 31, 1976; (8) require that action by\ncome for nearly all food stamp recipients by\nin all of their life stages (from germ plasm\nthe Department of Agriculture on each loan\nMarch 1, 1975), in order to give Congress an\nto adult) except under certain specified con-\napplication be completed within 30 days; (9)\nopportunity to pass on the merit of such an\nditions and authorizing the Secretary of Ag-\nrequire collateral adequate to protect the\nincrease. H.R. 1589. Public Law 94-4, with-\nriculture to cooperate with State govern-\ngovernment's interest but allows collateral\nout approval Feb. 20, 1975. (8)\nments, organizations, individuals, and the\nwhich has depreciated in value owing to tem-\ngovernments of Mexico, Canada and the Cen-\nFood stamp program study: States the\nporary economic conditions; and (10) require\ntral American countries to eradicate and\nsense of the Senate that the Secretary of\nan annual report on the effectiveness of the\ncontrol the spread of undesirable species of\nAgriculture should conduct a study of the\nAct; and also amends the Consolidated Farm\nhoneybees, including all forms of the Afri-\nfood stamp program and report to Congress\nand Rural Development Act to provide that\ncan (or Brazilian) honeybee. S. 18. P/S June\nby June 30, 1975, recommendations for legis-\ncontracts of guarantee under that Act shall\n18, 1975. (VV)\nlative changes which will (1) disqualify fam-\nnot require the Secretary to guarantee more\nDisaster loan program: Amends the Con-\nilies who have adequate incomes; (2) re-\nthan 90 percent of the principal and inter-\nsolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to\nduce administrative complexities; (3) tight-\nest on such loans. S. 1236. Public Law 94-35,\nsimplify the procedures under which loans\nen accountability for procurement, ship-\napproved June 16, 1975. (vv)\nFORD\nAugust 1, 1975\nCONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE\n14693\nFeanut distribution: Expresses the sense of\nEmergency employment: Appropriates a\nto Palestinian refugees, funds to the Presi-\nthe Senate that the Secretary of Agriculture\ntotal of $5,306,508,000 in new budget author-\ndent for international financial institutions\ntramediately take steps to distribute excess\nity. $485 million in loan authority and $92,-\n(Asian Development Bank, Inter-American\npeanut stocks in useful edible forms to needy\n362,000 in liquidation of contract authority\nDevelopment Bank, and the International\npersons at home and abroad under the do-\nfor the acceleration of existing Federal pro-\nDevelopment Association) of $619,126,982;\nmestic food assistance programs and the Pub-\ngrams and projects in order to increase im-\nand\nlic LAW 480 program. S. Res. 101. Senate\nmediately employment throughout the na-\nSets a limitation on use of corporate funds\nadopted Mar. 1975. (VV)\ntion; provides two approaches to the unem-\nfor the Export-Import Bank of $6,413,328,000\nFrom Island Animal Disease Center: States\nployment problem: (1) $2,318,150,000 in di-\nwhich is the same as the House amount and\nthe mease of the Senate that the Office of\nrect creation of jobs as follows: $1.625 billion\nthe budget estimate. H.R. 4592. Public Law\nManagement and Budget should expedite its\nin public service jobs, $458,050,000 for sum-\n94-11, approved Mar. 26, 1975. (77)\nconsideration of the supplemental budget re-\nmer youth employment and transportation,\nSummer youth employment and recrea-\nquest of the Department of Agriculture for\n$30 million in jobs for older Americans, $119.8\ntion: Appropriates a total of $473,350,000 for\n$5.45 million for the expansion of animal\nmillion in work-study grants for college stu-\nthe summer youth employment and recrea-\nquarantine facilities and diagnostic labora-\ndents, $70 million in the work incentive pro-\ntion programs of which $15,300,000 is to be\ntories and for the construction of a pilot vac-\ngram to provide jobs, training and related\nused for the recreation program. H. J. Res.\ncine plant at the Plum Island, New York,\nchild care for welfare recipients, and $15.3\n492. Public Law 94-36, approved June 16,\nAnimal Disease Center, and forward this re-\nmillion for the summer youth recreation pro-\n1975. (VV)\nquest to Congress for its consideration. S.\ngram to be administered by the Community\nSupplemental: Appropriates a total of\nRes. 190. Senate adopted June 19. 1975. (VV)\nServices Administration which together with\n$143,175,000 in new budget authority for fis-\nPotato stocks: States the sense of the Sen-\nfunds previously appropriated or available\ncal year 1975 of which $17,175,000 is for al-\nate that the Secretary of Agriculture im-\ntotal about $3.5 billion; and (2) $2,988,358,-\nteration, maintenance, furnishing, and pro-\nmediately take steps to distribute potato\n000 for funding of projects which would\ntection of House office space, $1 million is for\nstocks, which are now in abundant supply,\nstimulate jobs through acceleration of on-\ntemporary parking facilities for the Senate\nin useful edible forms to needy persons at\ngoing public works projects, increase of rural\nand additional costs in acquiring the site for\nhome and abroad under the domestic food\nwater and sewer grants, improvement and\na Senate garage, and the remaining $125\nassistance programs and the Public Law 480\nmodernization of existing veterans' hospitals,\nmillion is for operating assistance for the\nprogram to supplement protein deficiencies,\nincreased maintenance of the national ceme-\nPenn Central and other railroads in reor-\nthe basic cause of malnutrition. S. Res. 122.\nteries, reforestation and timber stand im-\nganization under the Regional Rail Reorga-\nSenate adopted May 16, 1975. (VV)\nprovement, expansion and upgrading of fa-\nnization Act of 1973, and contains an in-\nPrice supports: Establishes an emergency\ncilities in national parks, forests and other\ncrease of $150 million in loan guarantees for\nprice support program for the 1975 crop or\nFederal lands, increased assistance to small\nthese railroads upon which no appropria-\ncommodity year for upland cotton, wheat,\nbusinesses, major repairs and renovations of\ntions action is required; and repeals the pro-\nfeed grains, soybeans and milk: increases the\nexisting buildings, and purchase of automo-\nvisions of Public Law 93-554 which, in effect,\ntarget price on cotton from 38 cents to 45\nbiles used by Federal agencies. H.R. 4481.\namounted to a blanket 5 percent reduction\ncents a pound, on corn from $1.38 a bushel\nVetoed May 28, 1975. House sustained veto\nin Government travel. H.J. Res. 210. Public\nto $2.25 and on other feed grains at com-\nJune 4,1975. (151)\nLaw 94-6, approved Feb. 28, 1975. (31)\nparable levels, on wheat from $2.05 a bushel\nForeign assistance: Appropriates a total of\nAppropriates in title I, a total of $15,066,-\nto $3.41; increases the production loan levels\n$3,674,346,982 in new obligational authority,\n595,998 in new obligational authority for\non cotton from 34 to 38 cents per pound, on\nwhich is $175,926,982 more than the amount\ngeneral program supplemental appropria-\ncorn and feed grains from $1.10 a bushel to\nallowed by the House and $271,750,000 less\ntions for fiscal year 1975, advance funding\n$1.87, and on wheat from $1.37 a bushel to\nthan that allowed by the Senate, $272,113,927\nfor fiscal 1976, and one small item for fiscal\n$2.50; sets the support price of milk at no\nless than the fiscal year 1975 amended budget\n1974; in addition, also provides $206,407,-\nless than 85 percent of the parity price on\nestimate, and $193,637,982 more than the\n375 in transfer authority, $274,306,000 in\nthe date of enactment and provides that the\n1974 appropriations; and includes:\nincreased limitations and $53,714,000 for liq-\nmilk support price shall be adjusted quar-\nAppropriations for Foreign Assistance Act\nuidation of contract authority; in title II,\nterly. thereafter, with this provision to re-\nactivities of $854,800,000 in new obligational\nprovides for increased pay costs; and in title\nmain in effect until April 1, 1976; and con-\nauthority for economic assistance, which in-\nIII, prohibits use of funds under this Act to\ntains other provisions. H.R. 4296. Vetoed May\ncludes $300 million for food and nutrition\nforce the busing of students in schools or\n1, 1975. House sustained veto May 13, 1975.\ndevelopment assistance; $125 million for\nschool districts which are desegregated as\n(116)\npopulation planning and health development\ndefined in title IV of the Civil Rights Act of\nWatershed projects: Amends the Watershed\nassistance; $125 million for international or-\n1964, to abolish a desegregated school, or to\nProtection and Flood Prevention Act to re-\nganizations and programs; $5 million for\nforce the transfer of students in desegregated\nquire congressional approval of watershed\nthe United Nations Environment Fund;\nschools, and prohibits the use of funds under\nprojects where the estimated Federal contri-\n$500,000 earmarked for the National As-\nthis Act for busing of students or teachers\nbution is in excess of $750,000 instead of\nsociation of the Partners of the Alliance skill\nin order to overcome racial imbalance in\n$250,000 as under existing law. S. 1230. P/S\nexchange program among peoples of the\nany school or school system or carry out a\nJune 21, 1975. (VV)\nAmericas; $17.5 million for international nar-\nplan of racial desegregation of any school\nWheat referendum: Amends the Agricul-\ncotics control; $35 million for famine or dis-\nor school system; and contains other pro-\ntural Adjustment Act to change the market-\naster relief assistance; $25 million for as-\nvisions. H.R. 5899. Public Law 94-32, ap-\ning year for wheat from July 1-June 30, to\nsistance to Portugal and Portuguese colonies\nproved June 12, 1975. (192, 194)\nJune 1-May 31. S. 435. Public Law 94-61, ap-\nin Africa gaining independence; $440 million\nVeterans' supplemental: Appropriates an\nproved July 25, 1975. (VV)\nfor Indochina Postwar Reconstruction As-\nadditional $638,038,000 for Veterans Admin-\nWhite corn: Expresses the sense of the\nsistance; $100. million for the Middle. East\nistration readjustment benefits to fund the\nSenate that the Department of Agriculture\nSpecial Requirements Funds; and $660 mil-\nauthorized increases contained in Public\nshould continue the white corn survey, which\nlion for Security Supporting Assistance and\nLaw 93-337 which increased to 10 years\nprovides the white corn industry with critical\nMiddle East peace programs;\nthe 8 year delimiting period for post-Korean\ndata for orderly production, marketing and\nAppropriations for military assistance of\nveterans; in Public Law 93-358 which in-\nprocessing, and make the survey reliable by\n$450 million in new obligational authority,\ncreased from $2,800 to $3,300 the maximum\nobtaining data from all the significant white\nwhich equals the 1974 appropriation, and is\ngrant for specially equipped automobiles\ncorn producing States. S. Res. 155. Senate\n$757 million below the budget estimate of\nfor disabled veterans and extended eligi-\nadopted May 21, 1975. (VV)\n$1,207,000,000 in new obligational authority,\nbility for training and adaptive equipment;\nwhich, when added to other available funds,\nin Public Law 93-356 which increased from\nAPPROPRIATIONS\nwould support a proposed fiscal year 1975\n$17,500 to $25,000 the housing grant for\n1975\nprogram of $1,246,000,000;\ncertain disabled veterans; and in Public\nContinuing: Extends the continuing reso-\nAppropriations for foreign military credit\nLaw 93-602 which increased from 18.2 per-\nlution, which expires on February 28, 1975, to\nsales of $300 million, which is $255 million\ncent to 22.7 percent the monthly allowance\nprovide obligational authority for foreign\nless than the budget- estimate of $555 mil-\nfor vocational rehabilitation trainee pro-\nassistance programs through March 25, 1975,\nlion and, combined with outside credits, will\ngrams makes a total VA appropriation of\nand funding of activities under title IX of\nsupport a total military credit sales program\n$4,125,738,000 for fiscal year 1975; and ap-\nthe Public Health Service Act through June\nof up to $872.5 million, the ceiling established\npropriates $500,000 for salaries and expenses\n30, 1975, for the following programs within\nin the authorization bill;\nof the Federal Election Commission. H.J.\nHEW and the Community Services Adminis-\nAppropriations for other foreign assist-\nRes. 375. Public Law 94-17, approved Apr. 25,\ntration which did not achieve final enact-\nance of $844,546,982, which is $355,813,927\n1975. (140)\nment during the 93d Congress: Health rev-\nless than the budget estimate of $1,200,360,-\nVietnamere refugee aid: Appropriates\nenue Sharing and Services; Nurse Training:\n909, and includes $77 million for the Peace\n$405 million to aid refugees from Cambodia\nHealth Manpower; Development Disabilities\nCorps, $90 million for the Cuban Refugee\nand Vietnam-$305 million to the Depart-\nServices and Construction: and the Regional\nProgram, $8,420,000 for migration and refugee\nment of State for relocation and resettle-\nMedical program. H.J. Res. 219. Public Law\nassistance, $40 million for Soviet Jewish im-\nment costs and $100 million to the Depart-\n94-7, approved Mar. 14, 1975. (VV)\nmigrants to Israel, $10 million for assistance\nment of Health, Education, and Welfare for\nR.FORD\nLIBRAR\n14694\nCONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE\nAugust 1, 1975\nincome, medical and education assistance\n$1,275,352,000 for the transition period\npriations Act (PL. 93-393) for various pro-\nto refugees in the United States-and pro-\nJuly 1-September 30, 1976, for the Treasury\ngrams within the Energy Research and De-\nhibits aid to the government of Vietnam.\nDepartment, the Postal Service, the Execu-\nvelopment Administration. By this action,\nH.R. 6894. Public Law. 94-24, approved\ntive Office of the President, and certain other\ndeferral of budget authority was disap-\nMay 24, 1975. (187)\nindependent agencies. H.R. 8597. Public Law\nproved for the following programs: Bio-\n1976 and transition period\n94-\napproved 1975. (334)\nmedical and Environmental Research-Arti-\nATOMIC ENERGY\nficial Heart Research, $4 million (S. Res. 32);\nAgriculture: Appropriates a total of $11,-\nInternational agreements\nNuclear Materials, $12 million (S. Res. 75);\n099,033,000 for fiscal year 1976 and $2,058,-\nLaser Fusion Program. $4.7 million (S. Res.\n854,500 for the transition period July 1-\nAtomic energy cooperation agreement with\n76); Controlled Thermonuclear Research-\nSeptember 30, 1976 for the Department of\nIsrael: Approves the proposed two year ex-\nFusion Program, $8 million (S: Res. 77);\nAgriculture and related agencies programs.\ntension of the Agreement for Cooperation\nPhysical Research, $2.7 million (S. Res. 78);\nH.R. 8561. P/H July 14, 1975; P/S amended\nBetween the United States and Israel which\nGas Cool Fast Reactor Program. $6.7 million\nJuly 25, 1975; Senate requested conference\nconcerns peaceful research applications in\n(S. Res. 79): and LMFBR Technology, $8\nJuly 25, 1975. (333)\nthe field of atomic energy. S. Con. Res. 15.\nmillion (S. Res. 80). S. Res. 32, S. Res. 75, S.\nContinuing: Makes continuing appropria-\nSenate adopted Feb. 19, 1975; House adopted\nRes. 76, S. Res. 77, S. Res. 78, S. Res. 79, S.\ntions for fiscal year 1976 which shall be avail-\nMar. 11, 1975. (VV)\nable from July 1, 1975, and until enactment\nRes. 80. Senate adopted May 7. 1975. (VV)\nEnriched uranium distribution to\nof the individual appropriations act or the\nHUD-Comprehensive planning grants:\nEURATOM: Approves the proposed increase\nsine die aljournment of the first session of\nDisapproves the $50 million deferral for the\n(from the present 35,000 megawatt celling\nthis Congress, whichever occurs first. H.J.\nHUD Comprehensive Planning Grant Pro-\nto 55,000 megawatts) in the amount of en-\nRes. 499. Public Law 94-41, approved June 27,\ngram recommended by the President in his\nriched uranium which may be distributed by\nmessage of November 26, 1974. S. Res. 23.\n1975 (230).\nthe United States to EURATOM under Sec-\n*Education: Appropriates $7,480,312,952\ntion 54 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as\nSenate adopted Mar. 13, 1975. (VV)\nfor fiscal year 1976 and $464,683,000 for the\nTransportation-highway funds: Disap-\namended, to support the fuel cycle of power\ntransition period July 1-September 30, 1976,\nproves the $9,136,590,427 deferral for Federal\nreactors in the Community, such transfers\nhighway funds to the States recommended\nfor education programs, including support to\nto be subject to:the additional Agreement\nlocal school districts, aid to individuals at-\nby the President in his message of Septem-\nfor Cooperation with EURATOM (which\ntending institutions of higher learning, and\nber 20, 1974. S. Res. 69. Senate adopted\namong other things, contains provisions for\nspecial assistance to the needy and the\nApr. 24, 1975. (149)\nsafeguards against the diversion of special\nYouth Conservation Corps: Disapproves\nhandicapped. H.R. 5901. Public Vetoed July\nnuclear material to military applications)\nthe $10 million deferral for the Forest Service\n25, 1975. House to consider September 9, 1975.\nand in accordance with our Non-Prolifera-\nYouth Conservation Corps program recom-\n(258,293)\ntion Treaty: obligations. S. Con. Res. 14.\nHUD: Appropriates $1,792,614,000 for the\nmended by the President and reported by\nadopted Feb. 19, 1975; House tabled\nthe Comptroller General in his letter of\nDepartment of Housing and Urban Develop-\nMar. 17, 1975. (VV)\nment and various independent agencies for\nEnriched uranium distribution to the In-\nJuly 9, 1975. S. Res. 205. Senate adopted\nfiscal year 1976 and $5,647,448,000 for the\nternational Atomic Energy Agency: Approves\nJuly 10, 1975. (VV)\ntransition period July 1-September 30, 1976.\nthe proposed increase in the amount of en-\nRescissions\nH.R. 8070. P/H June 24, 1975; P/S amended\nriched uranium which may be distributed\nHEW-Health and medical service pro-\nJuly 26, 1975; Senate requested conference\nby the United States to the IAEA under\ngrams: Disapproves $264,700,000 of the pro-\nJuly 25, 1975. (338)\nSection 54 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954,\nposed rescission of $266,323,000 recommended\nLegislative: Appropriates $827,546,570 for\nas amended, to allow for the support of fuel\nby the President in his messages of April 8\nthe legislative branch for fiscal year 1976 and\ncycle of power reactors, to be purchased\nand May 8, 1975, for the following programs\n$207,391,365 for the transition period July 1-\nfrom U.S. manufacturers, located in member\nof the Department of Health, Education and\nSeptember 30, 1976, which includes funds for\nstates of IAEA (2 in Mexieo, 1 in Yugoslavia)\nWelfare: Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Mental-\nthe Architect of the Capitol to prepare\nhaving a total installed capacity of 2,015\nHealth: D.C. medical facilities; Nurse train-\nstudies and develop a master plan for future\nmegawatts of electrical energy. S. Con. Res.\ning, allied and public health, and funding.\ndevelopment within the Capitol grounds and\n13. Senate adopted Feb. 19, 1975:- House -\nfor medical facilities and construction; and\nto remove architectural barriers to the handi-\ntabled Mar. 17, 1975. (VV)\nemergency food and medical services, and\ncapped on Capitol Hill, funds for increases in\nNuclear Regulatory Commission authoriza-\nsummer youth sports; and approves the re-\nsalaries for top Senate officials and staff em-\ntions: Authorizes supplemental appropria-\nscission of $1,623,000 for health services. H.R.\nployees ($40,000 for the Secretary of the\ntions of $50.2 million to the Nuclear Regula-\n6573. P/H May 12, 1975; P/S amended June-\nSenate, the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate,\ntory Commission for fiscal year 1975 which is\n10, 1975; House disagreed to Senate amend-\nand the Legislative-Council, $39,500 for the\nin addition to the $90,765,000 fiscal year 1975\nment June 12, 1975. (VV)\nparty Secretaries, and $38,000 for administra-\nauthorization for the Atomic Energy Com-\nHUD-Homeownership assistance: Disap-\ntive assistants and top committee staff), and\nmission (Public Law 93-276) and transferred\nproves the $264,117,000 rescission for the\nmoneys for a full telecommunciations net-\nto the Commission on January 19, 1975,\nHUD Homeownership Assistance Program\nwork to bring a comprehensive legislative in-\nwhen the Atomic Energy Commission was\nrecommended by the President in his mes-\nformation system into each Senator's office;\nabolished pursuant to the Energy Reorga-\nsage of October 4, 1974. Res. 61. Senate\nfreezes the salaries of Senate and House pages\nnization Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-438)\nadopted Mar. 13, 1975. (VV)\nat their present level; and directs the Arch-\nand its functions transferred to the Nuclear\nAgriculture, Commerce, DOD, Executive\nitect of the Capitol to recommend within 3\nRegulatory Commission and Energy Re-\nOffice, General Services, Justice, HEW, State,\nmonths a plan to reduce by at least 50 per-\nsearch and Development Administration. S.\nTreasury: Approves rescission of budget au-\ncent the number of elevator operators in the\n994. Public Law 94-18, approved Apr. 25,\nthority in the amount of $243,359,370, and\nCapitol complex. H.R. 6950. Public Law 94-\n1975. (VV)\ndisapproves $706,083,802 of the amounts pro-\n59, approved July 25, 1975. (266)\nAuthorizes $222,935,000 for fiscal year 1976\nposed for rescission by the President, for the\nTransportation: Appropriates a total of\nand $52,750,000 for the transition period\nfollowing departments:\n$4,194,482,775 for the Department of Trans-\nJuly 1-September 30, 1976, for the Nuclear\nportation and related agencies for the fiscal\nDepartment of Agriculture: Approves a\nRegulatory Commission; authorizes an addi-\nyear ending June 30, 1976 and; July 1-Sep-\npartial rescission of $7,856,470 for the Agri-\ntional 131 employees for nuclear safety in-\ntember 30, 1976; $1,007,687,939 for the transi-\nculture Stabilization and Conservation Serv-\nspection and enforcement; prohibits the\ntion period; includes $300,000 for the Civil\nice Water Programs, leavhing available $13,-\nshipment, by air transport, of any form of\nAeronautics Board for analytical research\n356,470 for the wetlands and marshlands con-\nplutonium (except if it is contained in 8\nto effect necessary regulatory reform of the\nservation program: disapproves rescissions of\nmedical device designed for individual hu-\nairlines industry, $10. million for the Coast\n$14,921,000 for the Forest Service;\nman application) until the Commission has\nGuard Pollution Control Fund to insure\ncertified to the Joint Committee on Atomic\nDepartment of Defense: Approves rescis-\nclean up of oil spills, $10 million fo a bike-\nsion of $60,300,000. for operations and real\nEnergy that a safe container has been devel-\nway demonstration program, $450,000 for the\nproperty maintenance; disapproves rescis-\noped which will not rupture under crash\nNational Highway Traffic Safty Administra-\nsion of $5,700,000 for Army UH-IH utility\nand explosion of a high-fiying aircraft; and\ntion demonstration projects for emergency\nhelicopters procurement because rescission\nclarifies the commencing date for the terms\nmedical services, and $3 million for rail pas-\nwould result in no procurement of needed\nof the members of the Commission. 1716.\nsenger and terminal facilities at Baltimore\nhelicopters in fiscal year 1975; approves\nPublic Law 94- , approved 1975. (VV)\nWashington International Airport: limits ob-\nrescission of $122,900,000 for Air Force\nligations of appropriated Federal-aid high-\nBUDGET\nF-111F fighter aircraft; disapproves rescis-\nway funds to $9 million through September\nDefèrrals\nsion of $29,600,000 for Air Force A-7D attack\n30, 1976; and contains other provisions. H.R.\nEnergy Research and Development Admin-\naircraft as being necessary for modernization\n8365. P/H July 10, 1975; P/S amended July 25,\nistration: Rescinds $66.5 million and dis-\nof the Air National Guard;\n1975; Senate requested conference July 25,\napproves $46.1 million of the $112.6 million\nDepartment of Health, Education, and\n1975. (232)\ndeferral recommended by the President in\nWelfare: Disapproves rescission of $284,719,-\nTreasury-Postal Service: Appropriates\nhis message of November 26, 1974, provided\n000 for Hill-Burton hospital bed construc-\n$6,314,070,000 for fiscal year 1976 and\nunder the 1975 Public Works-AEC Appro- tion;\nAugust 1, 1975\nCONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE\nS 14695\nDepartment of State: Approves rescissions\nthat revenues should be decreased by $3.4\nuntil noon, Wednesday, September 3, unless\nof $2.1 million in savings:\nbillion; and, in making the revenue recom-\nreassembled by the House or Senate leader-\nDepartment of Justice: Disapproves rescis-\nmendations (1) assumes that major provi-\nship, and authorizes the Secretary of the\nsion of $5,350,000, $1.3 million, and $2.4 mil-\nsions of the Tax Reduction Act scheduled to\nSenate and the Clerk of the House to re-\nNon respectively for salaries and expenses\nexpire December 31, 1975 will be extended by\nceive messages, including veto messages, from\nof the FBI. Immigration and Naturalization\nthe Congress and thus lower revenues by $4.4\nthe President during this time. S. Con. Res.\nService, and the Drug Enforcement Admin-\nbillion, (2) takes the position that additional\n54. Senate adopted July 22, 1975; House\nistration on the basis that the rescission\nrevenues should be raised through enact-\nadopted July 28, 1975. (307)\nwould adversely affect accomplishment of the\nment of tax reform legislation in the amount\nCongressional paycheck disbursements:\npurposes of these agencies; approves rescis-\nof $1 billion in fiscal year 1976, and (3)\nAmends section 3620 of the Revised Statutes\nsion of $7 million for the Bureau of Prisons\nassumes that, as a result of recent tax\nrelating to payroll disbursements to give\nin view of a lower than expected prison pop-\ncollection experience, an additional $2\nCongressional employees the same option as\nulation and the possibility of acquiring a\nbillion in revenues will be received dur-\nother Federal employees of having their pay\nnew facility at no cost:\ning fiscal year 1976; does not contain the\nsent to two or three different financial insti-\nDepartment of Commerce: Approves rescis-\nfunction-by-function allocations which\ntutions of their choice effective when the\nsions totaling $2.25 million for Social and\nwill be reported in later years but is\nSecretary of the Senate and the Clerk of\nEconomic Statistics Administration, Trade\nbased on recommended outlays for budget\nthe House respectively determines the feasi-\nAdjustment Assistance, U.S. Travel Service,\nprograms by function for fiscal year 1976\nbility of compliance for their employees but\nthe Patent Office and the marine data buoy\nas compared with the President's proposed\nno later than July 1, 1976. H.R. 7405. Public\nproject of the National Oceanic and Atmos-\nbudget outlays as follows:\nLaw 95-57, approved July 19, 1975. (VV)\npheric Administration: disapproves rescission\nNational Defense: $91.2 billion in budget\nGuam and Virgin Islands Delegate allow-\nof $2 million for Economic Development Ad-\noutlays as compared to $93.9:\nance: Provides that the clerk hire allowance\nministration assistance programs which af-\nInternational Affairs (conduct of foreign\nand the transportation expenses subject to\nfect planning for areas of chronic, high un-\naffairs, foreign information and exchange ac-\nreimbursement under Federal law of the\nemployment; disapproves rescissions of $1.3\ntivities, the Peace Corps, Food for Peace, and\nDelegates from Guam and the Virgin Is-\nmillion, $500,000. and $500,000 respectively\nforeign assistance except for military assist-\nlands shall be the same as allowed for Mem-\nfor National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad-\nance) $4.9 billion as compared to an esti-\nbers of the House of Representatives. H.R.\nministration, salmon and steelhead rearing\nmated $5.1 to $6.4 billion;\n4269. Public Law 94-26, approved May 27,\nponds, three regional fisheries commissions\nGeneral Science, Space, and Technology:\n1975. (VV)\nunder the National Fisheries Policy, and the\n$4.6 billion, which is the same as that pro-\nmarine ecosystems project in Puget Sound;\nJoint Committee of the Bicentennial: Es-\nposed in the President's budget;\nDepartment of the Treasury: Approves\ntablishes a Joint Committee on Arrange-\nNatural Resources, Environment, and En-\nrescissions of $1.53- million affecting the\nments for the Commemoration of the Bi-\nergy: $11.6 billion as compared to $10.2 bil-\nOffice of the Secretary. the Federal Law En-\ncentennial, to be composed of 12 members\nlion;\nforcement Training Center, the Bureau of\n(the majority and minority leaders of the\nAgriculture: $1.8 billion, which is the same\nAccounts, and the Internal Revenue Service;\nSenate and House, the members of Congress\nas that in the President's budget:\ndisapproves rescission of $9,230,000 and\nwho are members of the American Revolu-\nCommerce and Transportation: $17.5 bil-\n$10,240,000 respectively. for accounts, collec-\ntion, Bicentennial Board, 2 members ap-\nlion as compared to $14.7 billion;\ntion, and taxpayer service and compliance in\npointed by the President of the Senate, and\nCommunity and Regional Development:\nthe Internal Revenue Service: disapproves\n2 members appointed by the Speaker of the\n$8.65 billion as compared to $6 billion;\nrescission of $3 million for the Customs Serv-\nEducation, Manpower, and Social Services:\nHouse) to coordinate the planning and im-\nice on the basis of adverse. impact on its\n$19.85 billion as compared to $16.6 billion:\nplementation of Bicentennial activities and\nfunctions;\nevents of the Congress with those of other\nHealth: $30.7 billion as compared to $28.4\nExecutive Office of the President: Approves\ngroups; to consult with the Speaker of the\nbillion;\nrescission of $2,240,000 for the Special Action\nHouse and President of the Senate to pro-\nIncome Security (Social security and un-\nOffice for Drug Abuse Prevention as legisla-\nvide for congressional representation at ap-\nemployment insurance, retirement systems\ntive authority for this office expires June 30,\nfor Federal and railroad employees and\npropriate Bicentennial events; and to de-\n1975 and other funding available is consid-\nassistance programs for the needy) $125.3\nvelop and implement programs to inform\nered sufficient;\nand emphasize to the Nation the role of the\nbillion as compared to $120.9 billion;\nGeneral Services Administration: Approves\nVeterans Benefits and Services: $17.5 bil-\nCongress, as the representative of the peo-\nrescission of $20,022,900 for the Federal\nlion as compared to $16.2 billion:\nple, over the past 200 years. S. Con. Res. 44.\nBuildings Fund which will be withdrawn\nLaw Enforcement and Justice: $3.4 billion\nSenate adopted June 13, 1975; House\nfrom programmed low-priority work which\nas compared to $3.3 billion:\nadopted amended June 23, 1975; Senate\nhas not been started. H.R. 3260. Public Law\nGeneral Government: $3.3 billion as com-\nagreed to House amendment with amend-\n94-14, approved Apr. 8, 1975. (68)\npared to $3.2 billion;\nment July 30 ,1975. (VV)\nAgriculture, Commerce, Consumer Product\nRevenue Sharing and General Purpose Fis-\nSupreme Court Chamber: Declares offi-\nSafety, DOD, HEW. Labor: Rescinds $16,454,-\ncal Assistance: $7.2 billion, which is the\ncially open the Chamber of the Supreme\n704 ($10 million for Forestry Incentive Pro-\nsame as that in the President's budget;\nCourt which is located in the Capitol and\ngrams, $955,000 for Defense special foreign.\nInterest: $35.3 billion as compared to $34.4\nextends congratulations and appreciation to\ncurrency programs. $500,000 for the Con-\nbillion;\nthe various people who contributed to the\nsumer Product Safety Commission, and\nAllowances (includes energy tax equaliza-\nrestoration of this Chamber. S. Res. 164. Sen-\n$4,999,704 for the Latin-American Cultural\ntion payments, civilian agency pay raises and\nate adopted May 21, 1975. (VV)\nand Trade Center within the Department of\ncontingencies) $1.2 billion as compared to\nCONSUMER AFFAIRS\nCommerce) and disapproves $1,243,939,250 of\n$8.1 billion, caused mainly by the deduc-\nConsumer fraud: Protects consumers and\nthe rescission of $1,260,393,954 recommended\ntion of $7 billion included in the President's\nby the President in his message of January\nreduces the instances of consumer fraud by\nbudget to equalize the impact of his original\n30, 1975, and the communications of the\namending the United States Code in order\nenergy tax proposals based on the assump-\nComptroller General of February 7 and 14,\nto make the knowing commission of the fol-\ntion that the President's program will not\nlowing consumer frauds subject to criminal\n1975, as follows: Department of Agriculture-\nbe approved by the Congress; and\n$191,690,000; Consumer Product Safety Com-\npenalties: (1) offering or advertising of\nUndistributed Offsetting Receipts (in-\nmission-$1,209,000; Community Service\ngoods or services with the knowledge that\ncludes Federal Government contributions to\nEmployment for Older Americans in the De-\nthey will not be sold as so offered or adver-\nthe employee retirement funds, interest\npartment of Labor-$12 million; Depart-\ntised; (2) utilization of false or misleading\nearned on trust funds and revenue from\nment of HEW-$936,030.250; and Depart-\nstatements or advertising with respect to\noil leases on the Outer Continental Shelf)\nment of Commerce-$125 million which is\ngoods and services; (3) false description of\nDeduction of $16.2 billion in undistributed\nfor the Job Opportunities Program which\ngoods; (4) refusal to return a price or de-\noffsetting receipts from the budget total in\nhad been submitted as a deferral and re-\nposit when goods have not been and will not\n1976 as compared to $20.2 billion in the\nbe delivered or when services contracted\nclassified by the Comptroller General as a\nPresident's budget, in the Congressional\nrescission. H.R. 4075. Public Law 94-15, ap-\nfor have not or will not be per-\nbudget difference being due to an estimate\nproved Apr. 8, 1975. (VV)\nformed; and (5) use of physical force,\nof 84 billion in receipts by the Committee\nthreats, harassment or similar misconduct\nResolutions\nfrom the sale of leases for offshore oil drill-\nin the course of a sale or in an attempt to\nFirst budget resolution: Recommends\ning and an estimate of $8 billion in such\ncollect the purchase price of goods and serv-\nbudget outlays of $367 billion, estimated\nreceipts in the President's budget. H. Con.\nices from a customer; imposes a maximum\nrevenues of $298.18 billion and an estimated\nRes. 218. House adopted May 1, 1975; Sen-\nfine of $1,000 and/or 1 year imprisonment\ndeficit of $68.82 billion as compared to the\nate adopted amended May 5, 1975; House and\nfor first offenses and a $10,000 fine and/or\nPresident's budget estimates of $355.6 billion\nSenate agreed to conference report May 14,\n3 years imprisonment for second and sub-\nin outlays adjusted as of April 4, estimated\n1975. (157).\nsequent offenses; allows a consumer to can-\nrevenues of $297.5 billion, and a proposed def-\nCONGRESS\ncel any contract or agreement resulting from\nicit level of $60 billion; recommends, in\nAugust recess: Provides for the adjourn-\na transaction involving a proscribed unfair\norder to achieve the revenue level suggested\nment of the Congress from Friday, August 1\nconsumer practice: and authorizes the At-\nFORD\n14696\nCONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE\nAugust 1, 1975\ntorney General of the United States and the\nthe Departments of State and Defense and\nidentifications. made in compliance with the\nattorney general of any State to seek an in-\nthe military weapons program of the Energy\nConstitution. are admissible in evidence. S.\njunction to enjoin the commission of such\nResearch and Development Administration,\n1549. P. S June 19, 1975. (VV)\nunfair consumer practices. S. 670. P/S\nas well as any Federal Communications Com-\nFlorida judicial district: Transfers Madi-\nJuly 10, 1975. (VV)\nmission proceeding relating to renewals of\nson County from the middle judicial district\nConsumer product safety: Authorizes ap-\nradio or television broadcasting licenses, or\nto the northern district of Florida to reduce\npropriations of $51 million for fiscal year\nany labor-management case before the Na-\nthe average travel time for Madison County\n1976, $14 million for the transition period\ntional Labor Relations Board; prohibits in-\nresidents. S. 723. P S June 19. 1975. (VV)\nJuly 1-September 30, 1976, and $55 million\ntervention or participation by the ACA in\nPyramid sales: Prohibits the use of any\nfor fiscal year 1977 for implementation of\nany proceeding or activity directly affecting\nmeans or instrumentality of transportation\nthe Consumer Product Safety Act; contains\nproducers of livestock, poultry, agricultural\nor communication in interstate commerce or\nprovisions concerning the jurisdiction of the\ncrops or raw fish products; prohibits such\nof the mails for sales. offers. or attempts to\nConsumer Product Safety Commission\nintervention with respect to the granding\nsell a participation or rights to participate\n(CPSC) which: (1) eliminates pesticides\nor enforcement of any right-of-way or other\nin a \"pyramid sales scheme\" which is defined\nfrom the Commission's jurisdiction under\nauthorization relating to the Alaska pipe-\nas an investment program based on inducing\nthe Poison Prevention Packaging Act of\nline system of oil or natural gas; prohibits\npeople to buy the right to sell similar rights\n1970 as being duplicative of the Environ-\nsuch intervention in proceedings relating to\nto other-people. S. 1509. P/S May 14, 1975.\nmental Protection Agency's authority under\nlimiting the manufacture or sale of firearms\n(VV)\nthe Federal Environmental Pesticide Con-\nor ammunition;\nRobert E. Lee: Restores posthumously full\ntrol Act of 1972 to enforce pesticide-related\nRequires the General Accounting Office to\nrights of citizenship to General Robert E.\npackaging standards for the purpose of child\nreview all of 'ACA's activities and report to\nLee, effective June 13, 1865, which were for-\nprotection: (2) provides that the Commis-\nCongress thereon within 3 years: makes the\nfeited by him as General of the Army of\nsion has no jurisdiction to regulate tobacco\nprovisions of the Freedom of Information\nNorthern Virginia in the war between the\nor tobacco products as being \"hazardous\nAct applicable to the ACA; provides for the\nStates. S.J. Res. 23. Public Law 94- ap-\nsubstance\" under the Federal Hazardous\npreparation of cost and benefit assessment\nproved 1975. (VV)\nSubstances Act, ,ut provides that the Com-\nstatements by Federal agencies Issuing rules\nThree-judge courts: Eliminates the re-\nmission may regulate tobacco and tobacco\nor proposing legislation which have a sub-\nquirement for special three-judge courts in\nproducts under the Consumer Product\nstantial economic impact; and contains other\ncases seeking to enjoin the enforcement of\nSafety Act to the extent that such products\nprovisions. S. 200. P/S May 15, 1975. (184)\nState or Federal laws on the grounds of un-\npresent an unreasonable risk of injury as a\nMotor vehicle information and cost sav-\nconstitutionality except when specifically re-\nsource of ignition; (3) provides that the\nings: Amends the Motor Vehicle Information\nquired by act of Congress or in any case in-\nCommission, under the Hazardous Sub-\nand Cost Savings Act to authorize additional\nvolving congressional reapportionment or the\nstances Act, may not regulate ammunition\nappropriations to implement the four titles\nreapportionment of any statewide legislative\nas a \"hazardous substance\" but may con-\nof the bill for fiscal year 1976, the fiscal year\nbody and clarifies the composition and pro-\ntinue to establish and enforce cautionary\ntransition period July 1-September 30, 1976,\ncedure of three-judge courts in those cases\nlabeling requirements relative to storage in\nand fiscal year 1977 respectively, as follows:\nwhere they are required. S. 537. P/S June 20,\na household, and may continue to regulate\nTitle I, which requires the Secretary of\n1975. (VV)\nfireworks as a \"hazardous substance\"; pro-\nTransportation to promulgate bumper stand-\nDEFENSE\nhibits political clearance by the Executive\nards applicable to all passenger motor ve-\nCoast Guard authorization: Authorizes\nOffice of the President, the Office of Man-\nhicles: $500,000, $125,000 and $500,000; Title\n$149,676,000 for fiscal year 1976 and the\nagement and Budget, or other executive\nIF, which provides for an automobile con-\ntransition period (July 1-September 30, 1976)\nagency of any employee whose principal\nsumer information program: $2 million,\nto the Coast Guard for the procurement of\nduties would involve significant participa-\n$650,000 and $4 million; Title III, which pro-\nvessels and aircraft, construction of shore\ntion in the determination of major Com-\nvides for diagnostic inspection demonstra-\nand- offshore establishments including the\nmission policies or who would serve as a\ntion projects: $5 million, $1.5 million, $7.5\nValdez, Alaska, vessel traffle control system\npersonal assistant or adviser to any Commis-\nmillion; and Title IV, which sets odometer\nand the Sitka, Alaska, Air Station to assure\nsioner: requires, in order to facilitate the\nrequirements: $450,000, $100,000 and $650,-\nthat the stations are operational upon the\nidentification of potential product hazards,\n000; redefines the special motor vehicle di-\ncompletion of the-Trans-Alaska pipeline, and\nthat a product liability insurer or an inde-\nagnostic inspection demonstration project\npayment to bridge owners for the cost of\npendent testing laboratory which discovers\nunder title III to assure that the project will\nalterations of railroad bridges and public\na substantial product hazard in the course\nbe designed for use by States for high vol-\nhighway bridges across the navigable waters\nof its business must report that finding to\nume inspection facilities to evaluate con-\nof the United States; authorizes the year-\nits insured or its client and inform him\nditions of parts, components and repairs re-\nend strength for active duty personnel and\nof his obligations, if any, under the law; en-\nquired to comply with State and Federal\nprovides additional personnel for fishery sur-\nlarges the enforcement authority of the\nsafety, noise and emission standards and to\nveillance and enforcement by helicopter; and\nCommission; provides a uniform Federal\nassist the owner in achieving the optimum\nauthorizes the military- training student\npreemption clause for the Federal Hazard-\nfuel and maintenance economy and author-\nloads. H.R. 5217. Public Law 94-54, approved\nous Substances Act, the Flammable Fabrics\nizes an additional $7.5 million for fiscal year\nJuly 7, 1975. (VV)\nAct and the Consumer Product Safety Act\n1978 to implement this program; provides\nDefense production-Commission on Pro-\nwhich provides that if the Commission has\nthe Secretary with additional authority to\nductivity and Work Quality: Extends the ex-\nrequirements in effect for a product, State\nenforce the odometer anti-tampering provi-\npiration date of the Defense Production Act\nor local requirements must conform to the\nsions; and imposes a civil penalty of not to\nof 1950 and funding for the National Com-\nFederal standard unless the State require-\nexceed $10,000 for each violation and crimi-\nment does not cause the product to be in\nmission on Productivity and Work Quality\nnal penalties of not more than $50,000 and/\nviolation of the Federal standard and pro-\nfor. 90 days, through September 30, 1975.\nor 1 year in prison. S. 1518. P/S June 5, 1975.\nvides a significantly higher degree of pro-\nS.J. Res. 94. Public Law 94-42, approved\ntection without unduly burdening the man-\n(VV)\nJune 28, 1975. (VV)\nCRIME-JUDICIARY\nufacture or distribution of products in inter-\nDiego Garcia: Disapproves the proposed\nstate commerce; gives courts the discretion\nBilingual court proceedings: Amends title\nconstruction project on the island of Diego\nto award attorney's fees to persons involved\n28, U.S.C., by adding a new section specify-\nGarcia, the need for which was certified by\nin obtaining judicial review under the Con-\ning the circumstances when an interpreter\nthe President and received by the Senate on\nsumer Product Safety Act; and contains\nmust be furnished to translate all or part\nMay 12, 1975. S. Res. 160. Senate rejected\nother provisions. S. 644. P/S July 18, 1975.\nof the court proceedings for the benefit of\nJuly 28, 1975. (340)\na non-English-speaking party or when a\nMilitary construction authorization: Au-\n(297)\nConsumer protection: Protects the inter-\nwitness does not speak English and imposes\nthorizes a total of $3,870,982,000 for fiscal\nests of consumers and promotes consumer-\nadministrative duties upon the Adminis-\nyear 1976 ($3,540,982,000) and the transition\nprotection. in the United States; creates an\ntrative Office of the U.S. Courts in relation\nperiod July 1-September 30, 1976 ($330 mil-\nindependent Agency for Consumer Advocacy\nto certification and use of interpreters. S. 565.\nlion) to provide construction and other re-\n(ACA) to represent and advocate the inter-\nP/S July 14, 1975. (VV)\nlated authority for the military departments,\nests of consumers before other Federal agen-\nFederal rules of criminal procedure: Ap-\nand the office of the Secretary of Defense,\ncies and Federal courts; authorizes the ACA\nproves and amends certain amendments to\nwithin and outside the United States, and\nto receive and transmit complaints from\nthe Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure as\nauthority for construction of facilities for\nconsumers and develop and disseminate in-\nproposed by the Supreme Court in its order\nthe Reserve Components; includes authori-\nformation concerning interests of con-\nof April 22, 1974, pursuant to statutes known\nzation of $13.8 million for construction and\nsumers;\nas \"rules enabling acts,\" to become effective\nexpansion of the naval base at Diego Garcia\nExcepts from the jurisdiction of the ACA\non December 1, 1975. H.R. 6799. Public Law\nin the Indian Ocean subject to the provision\nthe following: the Central Intelligence\n94- approved 1975. (VV)\nadded to last year's bill requiring the Presi-\nAgency, the Federal Bureau of Investigation,\nFederal rules of evidence: Amends the\ndent to certify as to the necessity of the\nor the National Security Agency, or the na-\nFederal Rules of Evidence to make clear that\nconstruction and allowing Congress 60 days\ntional security and intelligence functions of\nnonsuggestive lineup, photographic and other\nto consider such certification before con-\nAugust 1, 1975,\nCONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE\nS14697\nstreetion may begin; and contains other\nand environmental effects of expanded en-\nmental programs and policies, and to recom-\nprovisions. & 1247. P/S June 9, 1975; P/H\nergy production;\nmend measures for containing inflation;\namended July 28, 1975: Senate requested con-\nExtends the highway portion of the pro-\nProvides for Senate confirmation of per-\ngram until September 30, 1981, to facilitate\nsons appointed as director of the Council\npervice July SL, 1975. (VV)\nMilitary procurement authorization: Au-\ncompletion of the Appalachian Development\nin the future;\na total of $25,763,383,000 for fiscal\nHighway System and authorizes therefor\nGives the Council authority to require\nyour 1978 and $5,354,723,000 for the transi-\n$1.02 billion;\nperiodic information reports and subpena\nuse partod of July 1, 1976 through September\nGives the Regional Commissions author-\npower regarding witnesses and the production\n30, 1978 for procurement of aircraft, missiles,\nized by Title V of the Public Works and Eco-\nof relevant books and other documents relat-\nnersi venecls, tracked combat vehicles, tor-\nnomic Development Act of 1965 statutory\ning to wages, prices, costs, profits, and pro-\nstatus comparable to that enjoyed for the\nductivity by product line or by such other\ndevelopment, test. and evaluation for the\npedron, and other weapons, and research,\npast decade by the Appalachian Regional\ncategories as the Council may prescribe; and\nArmed Forces: authorizes $380.5 million for\nCommission;\ncontains other provisions. S. 409. Public\nall airborne warning and control system-\nExtends Title V of the Public Works and\nLaw 94- approved 1975. (167)\nAWACE-aircraft, $887 million for the B-1\nEconomic Development Act for one year be-\nDuty suspensions\nhomber and $60 million for long-lead items\nyond its present expiration date of June 30,\nfor the nuclear strike cruiser; authorizes the\n1976, and authorizes a total of $500 million\nHopper Cars: Suspends until June 30, 1975.\npersonnel strength for military active duty\nfor fiscal year 1976, the transition period and\nthe column 1 rate of duty on open-top hop-\n1977; provides that such funds shall be ap-\nper cars exported for repairs or alterations\ncomponents of the Armed Forces and makes\nand provides that, upon appropriate applica-\n# total reduction of 9,000 as directed by the\nportioned among the seven regional commis-\ntion, entries of such articles made after\nDecretary of Defense; authorizes the annual\nsions on a percentage formula based on\nSeptember 1, 1974, and before the date of\naverage military training student load for\nequality, land area, population and per cap-\nenactment could be liquidated or reliqui-\neach of the active and reserve components;\nita income; and contains other provisions.\ndated on a duty free basis. H.R. 7731. Public\nauthorizes the personnel strengths for the\nH.R. 4073. P/H May 19, 1975; P/S amended\nLaw 94- approved 1975. (VV)\nBelected Reserve of each of the Reserve com-\nJuly 17, 1975. (295)\nIstle fiber-Child support funding: Ex-\nponents; provides a 23,000 total reduction\nBank acquisitions: Amends the Bank\ntends from September 5, 1975 to June 30,\nof civilian personnel in the Department of\nHolding Company Act of 1956, as amended,\n1978 the existing suspension of duty on proc-\nDefense to be allocated among the military\nto allow the Federal Reserve Board to shorten\nessed istle fiber; and amends Public Law\ndepartments by the Secretary of Defense;\nthe time requirements for notice to the re-\n93-647 to extend from July 1 to August 1,\ncontains provisions regarding discrimination\nspective primary bank supervisory authority\n1975 the effective date of the act in order\nin supplying petroleum products for the\nfrom 30 days to 10 days if it finds that an\nto enable some 11 States to comply with the\nArmed Forces: may receive less retired or\nemergency exists requiring expeditious ac-\nstatutory child support regulations in order\nretainer pay than they would have received\ntion to prevent a probable failure of a bank\nto receive Federal matching grants for their\nat and provides that no service members who\nor bank holding company, and shortens from\nchild support activities. H.R. 7709. Public\nretired after January 1, 1977 earlier date on\n30 days to 5 days the Justice Department's\nLaw 94-46, approved June 30, 1975. (VV)\nor after January 1, 1971; reduces the number\nperiod for comment on such acquisitions ex-\nPlatium and carbon: Suspends until Oc-\nof enlisted service personnel who may be\ncept that all notice requirements may be dis-\ntober 31, 1975, the column 1 and column 2\nassigned as servants to officers; approves the\npensed with if the Board needs to act im-\nrates of duty on catalysts of platinum and\nadmission of women to the service academies\nmediately. S. 2209. P/S July 30, 1975. (VV)\ncarbon imported for use in producing capro-\nfor the class beginning in 1976; extends until\nCommodity futures: Extends for 90 days\nlactam; applies the suspension to imports\nDecember 31, 1977 the President's authority\nthe following provisions of the Commodity\nof such- catalysts entered, or withdrawn\nto transfer aircraft and related equipment\nFutures Trading Act of 1974 (Public Law\nfrom warehouse, for consumption on or after\nby sale, credit, or guarantee in order to main-\n93-463) which becomes effective April 21,\nthe date of enactment; and provides for,\ntain the military balance in the Middle East;\n1975: provisional designation as a contract\nretroactive duty suspension on entries or\nand contains other provisions. H.R. 6674.\nmarket to any board of trade for commodities\nwithdrawals after October 1, 1973, upon ap-\nP/H May 20, 1975; P/S amended June 6,\ntraded thereon: required Commission ap-\npropriate request filed with the customs offi-\n1975; House agreed to conference report July\nproval of contract market bylaws and rules;\ncer concerned within 120 days after the date\n30, 1975; Senate rejected conference report\nprovisions and eventual permanent regis-\nof enactment. H.R. 7728. Public Law 94-\nAugust 1, 1975. (214,374)\ntration of any futures commission merchant,\napproved 1974. (VV)\nNaval-museum: Expresses the approval of\nfloor broker, associated person, commodity\nWatches-Child support: Amends the\nCongress with respect to the establishment\ntrading advisor, or commodity pool opera-\nTariff Schedules of the United States to\nby the State of South Carolina of the Naval\ntor; and amends the Act to provide that the\nprovide for the duty-free treatment of\nand Maritime Museum in the city of Charles-\nCommission will have 9 months instead of\nwatches and watch movements manufac-\nton, S. Con. Res. 9. Senate adopted Feb.\n6 months to determine whether trading by\ntured in any insular possession of the United\n28,1975. (VV)\nfloor brokers and futures commission mer-\nStates by increasing to 70 percent the value\nNuclear-trained naval officers pay bonus\nchants for their own accounts and for their\nof foreign materials contained in such\nextension: Extends through fiscal year 1977,\ncustomers at the same time is permitted;\nwatches and watch movements; applies the\nthe authority under Public Law 92-581 to pay\nprovides the Commission 180 days instead of\nsuspension to articles entered or withdrawn\na $15,000 bonus to any nuclear-trained naval\n90 days to define bona fide hedging trans-\nfrom warehouse after the date of enactment:\nofficer who prior to completion of 10 years\nactions or positions; and delays the effective\nand amends the child support law which\nof active service, agrees to remain on active\ndate to 15 months instead of 1 year of the\nbecomes effective August 1, 1975 to protect\nduty for 4 years in addition to any other\nprovisions for handling customers' com-\nStates whose legislatures have not yet had\nperiod of obligated active service. S. 2114.\nplaints. HJ. Res. 335. Public Law 94-16,\ntime to meet the new requirements, and\nP/S July 26, 1975. (VV)\napproved Apr. 16, 1975. (VV)\nto protect assistance recipients from a re-\nOfficer graduate school appointees: Elimi-\nCouncil on International Economic policy:\nduction in income. H.R. 7710. PIH June 24,\nnates any period during which an officer was\nAuthorizes $400,000 for the period July 1-\n1975: PIs amended August 1, 1975. (VV)\nlisted in a missing status for the purpose of\nSeptember 30, 1975, for the Council on Inter-\nZinc-copper: Suspends until June 30,\ncomputing the 6-year period in considering\nnational Economic Policy which as part of\n1978 the column 1 rates of duty on certain\neligibility of appointees to officer graduate\nthe Executive Office, brings the views of the\nforms of zinc entered or withdrawn from\nschool. S. 1767. P/S May. 1975. (VV)\nvarious Federal agencies on international\nwarehouse for consumption on or after the\neconomic policy to the attention of the Presi-\ndate of enactment; and continues until\nDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA\ndent and represents the Administration on\nJune 30, 1978, the suspension of duties on\nSoutheastern University: Insures the con-\nthese issues with Congress and the public.\ncopper waste and scrap, articles of copper\nSoutheastern University: Insures the con-\nS.J. Res. 97. P/S June 21, 1975. (VV)\nand other metal waste and scrap. H.R. 7716.\ntinued eligibility of Southeastern University\nAuthorizes $1,657,000 for fiscal year 1976\nP/H June 24, 1975; P/S amended July 17.\nfor the benefits of the several acts providing\nand $1,670,000 for fiscal year 1977 for the\n1975. (VV)\nfor aid to higher education and amends its\nCouncil on International Economic Policy\nLower interest rates: States the sense of\nCharter to make possible the continued op-\nand provides that the staff of the Council\nthe Congress that the Federal Reserve Board\neration of the University as a nonprofit, tax-\nshall be appointed without regard to pro-\nand the Federal Open Market Committee\nexempt educational institution under the\nvisions of law relating to employment and\n(1) pursue policies in the first half of 1975\nprovisions of section 501 (c) (3) of the Inter-\ncompensation of persons in Government serv-\nso as to encourage lower long term in-\nnal Revenue Code. S. 611. P/S June 19, 1975.\nice with supergrade positions limited to 8.\nterest rates and expansion in the monetary\n(VV)\nH.R. 5884. Public Law 94-- approved 1975.\nand credit aggregates appropriate to facili-\nECONOMY-FINANCE\n(VV)\ntating prompt economic recovery and (2)\nAppalachian regional development: Ex-\nCouncil on Wage and Price Stability: Ex-\nmaintain long-run growth of the monetary\ntends the Appalachian Regional Develop-\ntends from August 15, 1975 to September 30,\nand credit aggregates commensurate with the\nment Act for 2 years, until September 30,\n1977 the expiration date of the Council on\neconomy's long-run potential to increase pro-\n1977, and authorizes therefor $267 million\nWage and Price Stability, which was estab-\nduction so as to promote effectively the goals\nfor essential health, education, and other\nlished on August 24, 1974 to monitor wage and\nof maximum employment, stable prices and\npublic services; provides new demonstration\nprice developments in the private economy,\nmoderate long-term interest rates; and pro-\nauthority to address the social, economic,\nto review the inflationary impact of govern-\nvides for semiannual oversight hearings by\nS 14698\nCONGRESSIONAL\nAugust. 1, 1975\nthe House and Senate Banking committees\nAct of 1965 to provide $2.125 billion for anti-\nsee the development of 8 national market\nwherein the Board of Governors of the Fed-\nrecessionary public works authorization for\nsystem encompassing all segments of the\neral Reserve System and the Open Market\nfiscal year 1976, including (1) $1 billion un-\ncorporate securities markets including com-\nCommittee will consult with Congress with\nder Title-I for grants to State and local gov-\nmon and preferred stoeks, bonds, debentures,\nrespect to the ranges of growth or dimuni-\nernments for public works projects in the\nwarrants and options in order to provide\ntion of monetary and credit aggregates in\nfollowing order of priority (a) projects in-\ngreater investor protection and maintain\nthe upcoming 12 months. H. Con. Res: 113.\nactive because the applicant is unable to\na strong capital raising and alloeating sys-\nHouse adopted Mar. 4, 1975; Senate adopted\nprovide the local matching share, (b) proj-\ntem; encourages maximum reliance on com-\namended Mar. 17, 1975; Senate agreed to\nects halted after approval because inflation\nmunication and data processing equipment\nconference report Mar. 20; 1975; House agreed\nhas pushed total project costs beyond the\nconsistent with justifiable- costs and grants\nto conference report Mar. 24, 1975. (65)\nability or willingness of agencies to provide\nthe SEC broad authority over the processing\nNational Commission on Supplies and\nthe Federal share, and (c) projects initiated\nand distribution of market information; sets\nShortages: Amends section 720 of the De-\nby State and local governments without other\nas 8 goal the establishment of trading rules\nfense Production Act which created a Na-\nFederal financial participation; (2) a 8125.\nand procedures for auction trading, trading\ntional Commission on Supplies and Short--\nmillion increase for working capital loans\nin unlisted securities, and third market\nages to assure that certain conflict of in-\nunder the Economic Development Adminis-\ntrading,\nterest provisions shall not apply- to members\ntration's business development program to\nSelf-Regulation and SEC Oversight: Con-\nappointed to the Commission from the pri-\nprevent the logs of jobs in the private sector;\nsolidates and expands SEC oversight powers\nvate: sector; extends from March 1, 1975,\nand (3) $1 billion for theJob-Opportunities.\nwith respect to the self-regulatory exchange-\nto June 30, 1975, the time in which the\nProgram to accelerate the job-creating im-\norganizations, their members, and officers;\nCommission must submit its report to the\npact of various Federal, State and local pro-\nconfers upon the District courts the jurts-\nPresident- and Congress with respect to in-\ngrams; limits the available authority to obli-\ndiction to command compliance with the\nstitutional adjustments and: from June 30,\ngate funds for Title I grants and the Title X\nact; clarifies the rule-making powers of SEC;\n1975, to December 31, 1975, the time for\nJob Opportunities Program when the na-\nand provides for judicial review of SEC ac-\nthe Commission to prepare, publish: and\ntional unemployment rate declines below 9\ntions in an appropriate court of appeals;\ntransmit such other reports it deems ap-\npercent during the most. recent calendar\npropriate; provides. that the $75,000 au-\nquarter by: reducing the authority to obligate\nMunicipal Securities: Extends Federal reg-\nby one-fourth, up to $500 million, for each\nulation to brokers and dealers trading ex-\nthorization for the advisory committee shall.\nclusively m tax-exempt State and Iocal bonds\nremain available until December 31, 1975;\none-half of one percent. by which the rate\nthus removing their exemption from the\nand extends the $500,000 authorization for\ndeclines below: 9 percent;\nProvides a new formula for allocation to\nprovisions of the Exchange Act; vests the\nthe Commission from: June 30, 1975, until\nultimate- authority and responsibility for\nDecember 3t, 1975L S.A. Res. Febs 5,\nStates of approximately $9 billion in pre-\nthe regulation of the municipal securities in-\n1975. (VV):\nviously impounded water pollution control\nfunds for construction of waste treatment-\ndustry in SEC with the rulemaking respon-\nAmends: section 720 of the Defense Pro-\nsibilities vested in-a new self-regulatory\nduction Act which created & National Com-\nfacilities which is based 50 percent on popu-\nagency, the Municipal Securities Rulemak-\nmission on Supplies and Shortages to: ex-\nlation and 50 percent on need instead of on,\ning Board;\ntend from March 1, 1975, to June 30, 1975,\nrelative State need only;\nClearing Agencies and Transfer Agents:\nthe time in which the Commission must sub-\nAuthorizes appropriations for financial as-\nEstablishes a system for the development of\nmit its report to the President and Con-\nsistance to State and local governments. when\nan integrated national system for clearance\ngress with respect- to institutional adjust-\nthe national seasonally adjusted unemploy-\nand settlement of stock transactions in in-\nments and from June 30, 1975, to Decem-\nment rate exceeds 6 percent in the amount\nterstate commerce; centralizes in the-SEC\nber 31, 1975, the time for the Commission\nof $125 million per calendar quarter plus\nthe authority and responsibility to regulate;\nto prepare, publish and transmit such other\n$62.5 million multiplied by the number of\ncoordinate and direct the operations of all\nreports it deems appropriate: provides that\none-half percentage points by which the sea-\npersons involved in the securities handling\nthe $75,000 authorization for the advisory\nsonally adjusted national rate exceeds 6 per-\nprocess, and requires registration and re-\ncommittee shall remain available until De-\ncent; authorizes: assistance from these\nporting by clearing agencies- and transfer\ncember 31, 1975: and extends the $500,000\namounts to States and local governments\nagents; and empowers the-SEC to review and\nauthorization for the Commission from\nbased upon their unemployment rate and\namend the rules of such entities;\nlevel of tax revenue, as measures of reces-\nJune 30, 1975, until December 31, 1975. S.J.\nSecurities Trading by Members of a-Na-\nRes. 48. Public Law 94-9, approved Mar. 21,\nsionary impact and the level of services pro-\ntional Securities Exchange: Prohibits stock:\nvided; and contains other provisions. H.R.\n1975. (VV)\nexchange- members from effecting any trans-\nAmends section 720 of the Defense Pro-\n5247. P/E May' 20, 1975; P/S amended July\naction on the exchange for its own account,\nduction Act which created a National Com-\n29;. 1975. (348)\nthe account of an associated person, or an\nmission on Supplies and Shortages to extend-\nRepatriated U.S. citizens-SSF recipient\naccount with respect to which the member-\nto March 31, 1976, the time in which the\nfood stamp eligibility: Makes permanent the\nor an associated person exercised investment\nCommission must submit its report to the\nauthority under section 1113 of the Social\ndiscretion; provides exemptions from this\nPresident and Congress with respect to. in-\nSecurity Act: permitting the Secretary of\nprohibition for certain types of transactions\nstitutional adjustments and to October 1,\nHealth, Education, and Welfare to provide\nwhich contribute to the fairness and order-\n1976 the time for the Commission to pre-\ntemporary assistance to American citizens\nliness of exchange- markets or which have\npare, publish and transmit such other re-\nand their dependents who have been re-\nnot given rise- to serious problems, such as.\nports it deems appropriate: provides that the\npatriated from foreign countries-and limits\ntransactions by market makers, including\n$75,000 authorization for the advisory com-\nthe authorization to $8 million through Sep-\nspecialists and block positions, bona fide-\nmittee shall remain available until October\ntember 30; 1976, and $300,000 for each sub-\narbitrage. transactions, transactions: for &\n1, 1976; and extends the $500,000 authoriza-\nsequent fiscal year; and amends Public Law\nmember's own account and transactions for\ntion for the Commission until October r,\n93-233 to extend for an additional 12 month\nthe account or estate of a natural person or\n1976. H.J. Res. 560. Public Law 94- ap-\nperiod, through June 30, 1976, the provision\na trust created by a natural person for him-\nproved 1975. (VV)\nwhich makes needy, aged, blind and disabled\nself or another person; authorizes the SEC\nNational insurance development program:\npeople qualifying for benefits under the SSF\nto exempt any other transaction which: is\nExtends the National Insurance Develop-\nprogram eligible to participate in the Food\nconsistent with the purposes of these pro-\nment Program, which would expire on April\nStamp program. H.R. 6698. Public Law 94-44,\nvisions and also to regulate or prohibit the\n30, for an additional 2 years so as to main-\napproved June 28, 1975. (VV):\nexchange transactions which are specifically\ntain the Federal Riot Reinsurance Program\nSavings. and Ioan associations: Amends\nexempted; authorizes the SEC to extend the\nwhich reinsures the general property insur-\nthe Homeowners' Loan Act of 1933, as\nbroad prohibition against the combination\nance business against the peril of riot and\namended, to clarify section 5(e) of the Act\nof money management and brokerage to the\nthe Federal Crime Insurance Program which\nto provide that Federally chartered saving\nover-the-counter market to. maintain fair\nprovides basic crime insurance coverage in\nand loan associations may act as custodians\nand orderly- markets, assure equal regulation\nStates where it is needed. H.R. 2783. Public\nfor Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA's)\nor to. protect investors; and provides for a 3-\nLaw 94-13; approved Apr. 8, 1975. (VV)\nauthorized pursuant to Public Law 93-406,\nyear phasein of these provisions following\nPublic debt limit increase: Increases the\nthe Employee Retirement Income Security\nthe date of enactment for exchange members\ndebt limit by $131 billion for a total tempo-\nAct of 1974. S.J. Res. 102. Public Law 94-60,\nwho were members on May 1, 1975;\nrary and permanent debt limit of $531 billion\napproved July 25, 1975. (VV)\nCommission Rates: Prohibits fixed com-\nuntil June 30, 1975. H.R. 2634. Public Law\nSecurities acts amendments: Amends the\nmission- rates after the date of enactment\n94-3, approved Feb: 19, 1975. (10)\nExchange Act, Securities Investor Protection\nexcept that rates charged by members act-\nIncreases the debt limit by $46 billion for\nAct, Investment Advisers Act, and Invest-\ning as brokers on the floor of an exchange\na total temporary and permanent debt limit\nment Company Act to make changes in the\nfor other members or as an odd-lot dealer\nof $577 billion until November 15, 1975. H.R.\nstructure and regulation of the securities\nmay be fixed until May 1, 1976; permits the\n8030. Public Law 94-47, approved June 30,\nindustry as follows:\nSEC to reimpose fixed rates, by rule, prior\n1975. (256)\nNational Securities Market System: Grants\nto November 1, 1976, and provides a pro-\nPublic works employment: Amends the\nthe Securities and Exchange Commission\ncedure for continuing or reimposing fixed\nPublic Works and Economic Development\n(SEC) broad, discretionary powers to over-\nrates after that date;\nAugust 1, 1975\nCONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE\nS 14699\nInstitutional Disclosure: Authorizes the\nfor an employee stock ownership plan; in-\nemployment rate) which must be reached\nCommission to require the disclosure of cer-\ncreases from $50,000 to $100,000 the cost of\nfor payment so that, instead of payment\ntals institutional portfolio holdings and\nused property qualifying for the credit; for\nwhen the rate is 4 percent or more nationally\npublic utilities increases the amount of tax\nor in the State for all additional weeks, pay-\ntransactions; And contains other provisions. S. 249. Pub-\nliability that may be offset in a year to 100\nment for benefits after the first 39 weeks\nBe Law 94-29. approved June 4, 1975. (VV)\npercent for a two year period which is re-\n(26- regular weeks and 13 additional weeks)\nSocial security-medicaid: Makes perma-\nduced back to 50 percent over the next 5\nwill be made for the 39th to 52nd weeks\nnext the temporary provision of law author-\nyears;\nwhen the insured unemployment rate is be-\nuse dieregard of the 1972 Social Security\nDepletion Allowance: Repeals the 22 per-\ntween 5 and 6 percent in an individual State\nincrease in regard to medicaid eligibility,\ncent depletion allowance for major oil and\nand payment for the 53rd to 65th week may\nthus protecting the medicaid eligibility of\nnatural gas producers; retains the 22 percent\nbe made when the insured unemployment\nthe who would otherwise lose their eligi-\ndepletion allowance for independent com-\nrate is 6 percent or over in the individual\nbillity because of the 1972 increase; and gives\npanies, who do not have retail outlets, on a\nState;\nFuerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Guam,\ndaily maximum of 2,000 barrels of oil or 12\nExtends the Supplemental Unemployment\nwhich deliver care to medically indigent peo-\nmillion cubic feet of natural gas which is\nAssistance (SUA) benefits program (payable\npie through their public health care sys-\nphased down to 1,000 barrels or 6 million\nto unemployed people who do not qualify for\nterms. a permanent exemption from the free-\ncubic feet of gas by 1980 and to a 15 percent\nunemployment compensation) established by\ndom of choice requirement for obtaining\ndepletion allowance on the first 1,000 bar-\nthe Emergency Jobs and Unemployment As-\nmedical services in order to alleviate the\nrels or 6 million cubic feet by 1984;\nsistance Act of 1974 to permit payments\ncosts connected with private services. H.R.\nForeign Source Income: Provides that the\nthrough March 31, 1977, and increases the\n8109. Public Law 94-48, approved July 1,\nforeign tax credit for foreign oil and gas ex-\nnumber of benefit weeks from 26 to 39; en-\n1975. (VV)\ntraction income is limited to 10 percent above\ntitles the Virgin Islands to borrow money\nStock transfer taxes: Amends section 28\nthe normal U.S. tax rate for 1975, 5 percent\nfrom Federal general revenues as necessary\n(d) of the Securities Act of 1934 to restore\nfor 1976 and 2 percent for 1977; provides that\nto continue its unemployment insurance\nto a State or political- subdivision the abil-\nexcess credits cannot be claimed as a credit\nprogram; and contains other provisions.\nity to impose a transfer tax where the basis\nonly against foreign oil related income in-\nH.R. 6900. Public Law 94-45, approved June\nof the tax is the transfer and issuance of a\ncluding interest and dividends; eliminates\n30, 1975. (240,257)\nnew certificate by a registered transfer agent,\ntax deferral for certain specified types of \"tax-\nVariable interest rate mortgages: States\nand makes clear that such taxes cannot be\nhaven\" income of multinational corpora-\nthe sense of the Congress that the Federal\nimposed on transfer agents that transfer\ntions provided it exceeds 10 percent of gross\nHome Loan Bank Board shall refrain from\nrecord ownership of securities by bookkeep-\nincome; limits tax deferral for shipping in-\nauthorizing, by rule, regulation, or otherwise,\ning entry without physical issuance of se-\ncome received by a foreign subsidiary to re-\na Federal savings and loan association to\ncurities certificates. S. 2136. P/S July 30,\ninvestment in shipping operations only; ends\noffer loans with variable interest rates and\n1975. (VV)\nthe deferral for certain income earned\nsecured by one-to-four family homes or\nTax rebate-State taxation: Clarifies the\nabroad but reinvested in a less-developed\ndwelling units unless Congress specifically,\nintent of the Senate that the tax rebates\ncountry; repeals the \"per-country\" limita-\nby law, authorizes such variable interest\nprovided under the Tax Reduction act of\ntion for oil and gas related income; eliminates\nrates. S. Con. Res. 45. Senate adopted June\n1975 (Public Law 94-12) are not subject to\nforeign tax credit for payments made to a\n16, 1975. (VV)\nState income tax. S. Res. 158. Senate adopted\nsovereign government for the purchase of oil\nVirgin Islands unemployment compensa-\nJune 9, 1975. (VV)\nwhere the taxpayer has no economic interest\ntion funds-railroad retirement: Provides\nTax reduction: Amends the Internal Rev-\nin oil in place and buys or sells such oil at\nthat certain unemployment compensation\nenue Code-of 1954 for a $22.8 billion net tax\nother than the market price; denies DISC\nfunds may be used for repayable loans not\nreduction as follows:\n(Domestic International Sales Corporation)\nto exceed $5 million to the Virgin Islands;\nbenefits for the export of natural resources\namends the railroad retirement tax act so\nIndividual taxes\nfor scarce commodities; denies investment\nthat wages will be considered to be earned\n1974 Tax Rebate: Provides a refund on\ntax credit for drilling rigs used in interna-\nas of when they are paid unless the employee\n1974 tax liability to be paid in one install-\ntional and territorial waters of the Southern\nrequests that they be treated on the basis of\nment within 45 to 60 days equal to 10 per-\nHemisphere;\nwhen they were actually earned. H.R. 9091.\ncent, ranging from $100 (or the amount of\n1975 Corporate Surtax Exemption: In-\nP/H Aug. 1, 1975. P/S amended Aug. 1, 1975.\ntaxes paid if less than $100) to a maximum\ncreases the present $25,000 surtax exemption\nEDUCATION\nof $200 on an adjusted gross income of\nto $50,000; provides a tax rate of 20 percent\n$20,000 which is scaled down to $100 when\non the first $25,000, 22 percent on the next\nCollege work-study program funds: Per-\nincome reaches $30,000 and over;\nmits the intrastate reallocation of funds ap-\n$25,000 and 48 percent on income over\n1975 Standard Reduction: Increases the\n$50,000; increases the accumulated earnings\npropriated for the College Work-Study pro-\nlow income allowance on minimum standard\ntax from $100,000 to $150,000;\ngram in cases where funds originally obligat-\ndeductions from $1,300 for single and joint\ned to institutions are not needed and per-\nFederal Welfare Recipients Employment\nreturns to $1,600 for single and $1,900 for\nIncentive (WI.N.) Tax Credit: Allows em-\nmits such funds to be expended in the suc-\njoint returns; increases the regular standard\nployers to hire a Federal welfare recipient for\nceding fiscal year; extends the termination\ndeduction to 16 percent of adjusted gross\nmore than 30 days and obtain a tax credit\ndate of the National Advisory Council on\nincome up to a maximum of $2,300 for single\nequal to 20 percent of wages not to exceed\nEquality of Educational Opportunity from\nand $2,600 for joint returns:\n$1,000 per individual, until July 1, 1976;\nJune 30, 1975 through the end of fiscal year\n1975 Personal Exemption Credit: Provides\n1976 to make it coterminous with its related\nMiscellaneous\na $30 tax credit for each member of the fam-\nprogram, the Emergency School Aid pro-\nily in addition to the $750 personal exemp-\nExtends unemployment compensation for\ngram; and authorizes the Commissioner to\ntions;\nthose eligible under the 1974 Emergency Un-\ncarry over into fiscal year 1976 Basic Educa-\n1975 Earned Income Credit or Work Bonus:\nemployment Act for an additional 3 months\ntional Opportunity Grant funds for fiscal\nProvides a refundable credit of 10 percent\nto June 30, 1975; allows a maximum of $4,800\nyear 1975 which have not been paid to stu-\nof earned income up to a maximum of $400\nin child care expenses to be deducted by\ndents entitled to such grants. H.R. 4221.\nto familes with dependent children with a\nfamilies with an income up to $35,000 and\nPublic Law 94-43, approved June 28, 1975.\nphase-out to zero when income rises from\nphases out to zero such a deduction when\n(VV)\n$4,000 to $8,000;\nincome reaches $44,000; extends the tax de-\nHandicapped children: Amends and ex-\n1975 Home Purchase Tax Credit: Pro-\nferment period for reinvestment in residences\ntends the Education of the Handicapped Act\nvides a 5 percent credit against tax liability\nfrom the current 12 months to 18 months;\nto aid in making an appropriate education\nup to a maximum of $2,000 for individuals\nand contains other provisions. H.R. 2166. Pub-\navailable to all handicapped children; ex-\npurchasing a newly constructed home in-\nlic Law 94-12, approved Mar. 29, 1975.\ntends the present entitlement formula for\ncluding a mobile home, provided it was built\n(112,117)\npayments to States through fiscal year 1976;\nor under construction by March 25, 1975;\nUnemployment compensation: Extends the\nestablishes a new entitlement formula for\nCash Payment to Social Security Recipi-\ntime for payment for the additional 13 weeks\npayments in fiscal years 1977-79 which pro-\nents: Provides $50 cash payment from the\nof unemployment compensation authorized\nvides that the maximum amount to which\nTreasury at the earliest practicable date to\nby the Tax Reduction Act of 1975 for the\na State is entitled shall be equal to $300 mul-\neach recipient of Social Security, railroad\nFederal Supplemental Benefits (FSB) pro-\ntiplied by the number of handicapped chil-\nretirement, or Supplemental Security In-\ngram established by the Emergency Unem-\ndren, aged 3 to 21, who are receiving special\ncome benefits;\nployment Compensation Act of 1974, which\neducation and related services in the State;\nauthorized 26 weeks, thus making a total of\nassures ea ch State a minimum base payment\nBusiness taxes\nup to 39 weeks of benefits payable in addi-\nin each fiscal year equal to the amount it\n1975-76 Investment Tax Credit: Increases\ntion to regular unemployment compensation\nreceived in the previous fiscal year; provides\nthe investment tax credit rate to 10 per-\nbenefits (which averages 26 weeks) through\nthat a State, in order to be eligible for fund-\ncent for taxpayers, including public utilities;\nMarch 1, 1977;\ning, must have a \"right to education\" policy\nprovides an additional 1 percent and re-\nChanges, effective January 1, 1976, the rate\nfor all handicapped children and requires\nquires companies with investments of $10\nof insured unemployment (which is about 2\nthat a free appropriate public education must\nmillion or more to use the 1 percent savings\npercentage points less than the actual un-\nbe made available to all handicapped chil-\nFORD\nRALD\nLIBRA\n14700\nCONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE\nAugust 1, 1975\ndren aged 3 to 18 by September 1, 1978, and\nAnd contains other provisions. S. 1883.\nand natural gas to coal- from June 30, 1975\nto all handicapped children aged 3 to 21\nP/S July 15, 1975. (286)-\nto December 31. 1975; and requries the FEA\nby September 1, 1980; unless the application\nCoal leasing-strip mining: Makes basic\nto include in its quarterly energy informa-\nof this requirement would be inconsistent\nchanges in the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920\ntion reports information on pricing and re-\nwith State law or practice, or a court order;\ngoverning leasing of Federally owned coal.\nlated developments in the coal industry and\nfurther extends the protections affected un-\nWhich constitutes almost 50 percent of the\nany other major energy Industries not sub-\nder present law assuring handicapped chil-\nrecoverable coal reserves in the United\nject to Federal price regulation. S. 1849. Pub-\ndren and their parents of procedural safe-\nStates; provides that all leasing shall be done\nlic Law 94- approved\n1975.\nguards in any decisions affecting the edu-\nunder a 5-year program to be developed by\nNoTE.-Provisions contained in H.R. 4035,\ncation of the children by providing for an\nthe Secretary of the Interior and designed to\nOIF Pricing, which was vetoed on July 21,\nindividualized planning conference which is\nmeet national needs for Federal coal in a\n1975.)- (281)\nto be held a minimum of three times a year\nmanner consistent with (a) timely and or-\nEnergy labeling and disclosure: Amends\nwith the parents, an education agency rep-\nderly development of Federal coal resources,\nthe Federal Trade Commission Act to re-\nresentative, the teacher, and when appro-\n(b)- environmental protection; and (c). re-\nquire that the energy characteristics and es-\npriate, the child, to be present for the pur-\nceint of fair market value for public re-\ntimated annual operating costs of major en-\nposes of developing and reviewing a written\nsources; provides, in order to permit a wider\nergy-consuming household products and au-\nstatement of the educational program for\nopportunity for competition for Federal coal\ntomobiles be disclosed to consumers prior to\nthe child; indicates provisions designed to\nleases, that leases may be Issued only by\npurchase so that consumers can readily com-\nstrengthen the administration and evalua-\ncompetitive bidding on either a royalty or\npare and avoid buying products which un-\ntion process provided by the Office of Edu-\nbonus bidding basis;\nnecessarily waste energy;\ncation; provides that all recipients of funds\nRequires the preparation of land use plans\nRequires each manufacturer or importer\nunder this act take affirmative action to em-\nwhere the United States owns both the sur-\nof major energy-consuming household prod-\nploy handicapped individuals; gives new au-\nface and subsurface prior to sale of leases,\nucts and automobiles to include the esti-\nthority to the Commissioner of education to\nand that, in cases where the surface is not\nmated annual operating cost data and an ap-\nmake grants to State and local educational\nFederally owned, no lease sale shall be held\nplicable energy guide or an automobile en-\nagencies for the removal of the architectural\nif the Secretary determines that develop-\nergy guide as part of the material shipped\nbarriers; and contains other provisions: S. 6\nment of such coal deposits would be incon-\nwith each product or automobile. to sup-\nP/S June 18, 1975; P/H amended July 29,\nsistent with an applicable State or local land\npliers; prohibits car dealers from selling any\n1975; Senate requested conference July 31,\nuse plan except where the Secretary finds\nnew automobile without disclosing the esti-\n1975. (27)\nthat such development would be in the na-\nmated annual operating cost to the Buyer\nLister Hill scholarships: Amends- the Pub-\ntional interest;\nprior to sale; contains provisions regarding\nlic. Health Service Act to require the Secre-\nEliminates prospecting permits and pref-\nadvertising, authorizes the Administrator of\ntary of Health, Education and Welfare to\nerence right leases to prospectors as no\nthe Federal Energy Administration and the\nmake grants. to ten. individuals a year, to be\nlonger appropriate or necessary since con-\nFederal Trade Commission to carry out a\nknown as Lister Hill Scholars, who agree to\nsiderable information has been accumulated\nconsumer education program with respect to\nenter into the family practice of medicine\nsince 1920 about Federal coal resources which\nannual operating costs, appliance and au-\nin shortage areas upon completion of their\nprovides an adequate basis for leasing de-\ntomobile energy guides; and the need for\neducational program, and authorizes there-\ncisions; provides that coal leases shall be for\nenergy conservation: and contains other pro-\nfor $60,000. for fiscal year 1975, $120,000. for\na specified term of 20 years and so long\nvisions. S. 349. P/S July 11, 1975. (275)\nfiscal year 1977, and $240.000 for fiscal year\nthereafter as coal is produced instead of for\nERDA authorization: Authorizes $4,736,-\n1978. S. 1191, P.S. June 13, 1975. (VV).\nindeterminant periods dependent upon dil-\n200,000 for fiscal year 1976- and $1,242.-\nigent production as at present; requires. a\nENERGY\n300,000 for the transition pertod July I-\nlessee, within 3 years after obtaining a coal\nAutomobile fuel economy: Establishes, in\nSeptember 30, 1976, for the Energy Research\nlease and before significant environmental\nand Development Administration (ERDA)\ntitle F, a mandatory fuel economy standards\ndisturbance,. to formulate and submit for\nwhich was established by the Energy Reor-\nprogram within the Department of Trans-\napproval a development plan showing the\nganization Act of 1974 and is responsible for\nportation; directs the Secretary of Transpor-\nwork to be done, the manner of extraction,\nthe nuclear programs formerly administered\ntation to establish yearly minimum stand-\nhow applicable environmental and health\nby the Atomia Energy Commission and\nards applicable to each manufacturer's aver-\nand safety standards would be met, and\nwhich also has the leadership role in imple-\nage production of new automobiles or new\nwhich must meet the reclamation standards\nmenting nonnuclear energy research pro-\nlight-duty trucks, as appropriate, are\nset out in it title II of this bill:\ngrams; includes, among the nuclear pro-\nto: apply to model years 1977 through 1985;\nIncreases by 22½ percent (from 37½ to\ngrams funded: basic physical research; fu-\nprovides that the standards are to be set. to\n60 percent). the share of lease revenues to\nsion research; fission research, including the\nachieve a 50-percent. improvement in. fuel\nthe State in which the Tease is Iocated. and\ndevelopment of advanced reactors which will\neconomy for automobiles by model year 1980\nspecifies that the additional-221/2 percent\npermit increased utiliztion of nuclear fuel\nover that of 1974-models, or 21 miles per gal-\namount shall be used. for. planning, con-\nresources-uranium and thorium; a nuclear\nlon. as opposed to 14 miles a gallom for the\nstruction and maintenance of public facili-\nprogram. assure a sufficient sup-\n1974 model average. and a. 100-percent. im-\nties, and provision of public services in\nply. of to civilian\nprovement for at least 28 miles per gallon by\nthose areas suffering impact problems as a\npower reactors; a national security program\nmodel year 1985, and authorizes the Secre-\nresult of energy development;\nto enable continued maintenance- of & nu-\ntary to modify these goals if necessary; pro-\nIn title II, the Federal Lands Surface Min-\nclear ns-capability; and environmental\nvides that the Secretary set standards sepa-\ning Control and Reclamation Act of 1975, ap-\nand safety research, which also includes\nrately for: light-duty trucks, which are not\nplies to Federal lands and Federal coal the\nwork on the artificial heart and nuclear\nplaced under the 50- and 100-percent im-\nbasic surface coal mining and reclamation\nmedicine; includes among the nonnuclear\nprovement goals for automobiles; provides\nstandards of the recently-vetoed strip mining\nprograms funded: fossil energy develop-\ncivil penalties for violations; requires that\nbill (H.R. 25) requires the Secretary to issue\nment programs. in coal, oil and gas, and oil\neach new automobile and light-duty truck\nregulations for a Federal program imple-\nshale-research and development; fusion, solar\nhave attached a manufacturer-prepared en-\nmenting this Act; requires after enactment\nand geothermal energy programs; and ad-\nergy guide setting forth information on\nof this act that persons wishing to conduct\nvanced energy systems research programs;\nfuel economy and estimated annual fuel\nany surface: mining operations on Federal\nalso, authorizes actions to accelerate dem-\ncosts, and that dealers disclose estimated an-\nlands must obtain a permit from the Sec-\nonstration projects in oil shale recovery and\nnual fuel costs. to \"prospective purchasers\nretary; specifies the permit application: in-\nin the commercial-scale- recovery of synthet-\nprior to the completion of any purchase of\nformation that must be given to demonstrate\nic: fuels from coal, oil shale, and noneonven-\nan automobile or light-duty truck; directs\nthat the environmental protection provisions\ntional energy sources; and authorizes ERDA\nthe Secretary to conduct a study regarding\nof this Act can be met, which includes sub-\nto establish a. Federal loan guarantee pro-\nthe use of electric vehicles, including\nmission of a reclamation plan; provides for\ngrann to stimulate commercial synthetic fuel\nwhether they should be included under this\nthe giving of public notice and the holding of\nenterprises. H.B. 3474. P/H June 20, 1975;\ntitle;\npublic hearings in regard to an application;\nP/S amended July 31, 1975. (371)\nContains, in title II, provisions for an au-\nand contains other provisions. S. 391. P/S\nInternational petroleum. exposition: Au-\ntomotive research and development program\nJuly 31, 1975. (364)\nthorizes the President. to invite the several\nwithin the Department of. Transportation, in\nEmergency petroleum allocation: Extends\nStates. and foreign. nations to participate in\ncoordination with the Energy Research and\nthe Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act,\nthe International Petroleum Exposition at\nDevelopment Administration (ERDA), to de-\nwhich contains the only presently existing\nTulsa, Oklahoma, from May 16 through May\nvelop production prototypes of advanced au-\nauthority for allocation and price- control\n22, 1976, for the purpose of exhibiting ma-\ntomobiles which represent the maximum\nof oil, from August 31, 1975 to December 31,\nchinery, equipment, supplies, and other\npracticable fuel efficiency attainable consis-\n1975; extends the authority of the Federal\nproducts used i the production and market-\ntent with environmental, safety, and dam-\nEnergy Administration (FEA) under the\ning of oil and gas, and bringing together buy-\nageability requirements; in title III, estab-\nEnergy Supply and Environmental Coordi-\ners and sellers for the promotion of foreign\nlishes not more than three motor ve-\nnation Act to require electric powerplants\nand domestic trade and commerce in such\nhicle diagnotic inspection demonstration\nand major industrial facilities with the ca-\nproducts: S.A. Res. 59, P/S: May 13, 1975.\nprojects;\npability to utilize coal. to-convert from oil\n(VV)\nAugust 1, 1975\nCONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE\nS 14701\nNaval petroleum reserves: Amends chapter\nno higher than the January 31, 1975 prevail-\ntunity for review and to permit the coastal\n64, title 10, United States Code to provide for\ning prices (which averaged $11.28 per barrel\nStates to assess the potential impacts of the\nthe full exploration and development of the\non a national basis); does not make this\ndevelopment and to resolve any problems\nnaval petroleum reserves and to permit lim-\nauthority subject to congressional review un-\nwith the Secretary and the lessee before they\nited production of Naval Petroleum Re-\nless the proposal would bring the price over\noccur;\nserves 1-Elk Hills, No. 2-Buena Vista, and\nthis maximum ceiling;\nDirects the Secretary to conduct a survey\nNo. 3-Teapot Dome under the authority of\nProvides for congressional review of any\nof oil and gas resources of the OCS; also,\nthe Secretary of the Navy;\nproposal to permit the price of presently\nauthorizes the Secretary to conduct or con-\nDefines \"national defense\" for the pur-\ncontrolled \"old oil\" (oil from properties pro-\ntract for exploratory activities in order to\nposes of permitting such production in terms\nducing at, or less than, their 1972 production\nobtain more information about the oil and\nbroad enough to permit production to par-\nlevels) to increase substantially above its\ngas resources on the OCS and for exploratory\ntially offset a situation such as the Arab em-\nnational average price of $5.25: grants spe-\ndrilling on an experimental basis when\nbargo of 1973; provides that production will\ncific authority to alter present price controls\nneeded for national security, environmental\nnot exceed the maximum efficient rate de-\nto allow a price incentive to take account of\nreasons, or to expedite development in fron-\ntermined in accordance with sound oilfield\nnatural declines in field production and to\ntier areas;\nengineering practices of 350,000 barrels per\nencourage the most costly use of secondary\nPuts into law the existing rule, established\nday whichever is less; limits production to 5\nand tertiary recovery methods where the costs\nby Departmental regulation, that an OCS\nyears; makes production at Elk Hills con-\nare significantly greater than the regular\nlessee is liable for the total cost of control\ntingent upon the Secretary reaching a bind-\nmethods; requires congressional review only\nand removal of spilled oil; also, creates a new\ning agreement with Standard Oil Company\nwhere the total incentives are of such a mag-\nstrict liability rule for damages from OCS oil\nof California, which owns approximately 20\nnitude as to cause an increase in excess of\nspills which imposes damage liability. except\npercent of Elk Hills field that would protect\n50 cents per barrel in the national average\nfor acts of war, without regard to fault or\nthe public interest: authorizes the President\nprice of \"old\" crude oil;\nto the ownership of the land or resource\nto direct that oil produced under the provi-\nExtends the Emergency Petroleum Allo-\ndamaged if the land or resource is relied on\nsions of this act be placed in a strategic re-\ncation Act, which contains the only present-\nfor subsistence or economic purposes; makes\nserve as authorized by law:\nly existing authority for price control and\nthe lessee or holder of a right of way liable\nWaives, for the period of production, the\nallocation of crude oil and petroleum pro-\nfor the first $22 million and the Offshore Oil\nrequirement that the Secretary consult with\nducts, from August 31 to December 31, 1975;\nPollution Settlement Fund, created by the\nthe Congress on every contract; retains the\nextends the authority under the Energy Sup-\nAct, liable for the balance; finances the fund\nrequirement that the sale of all production\nply and Coordination Act of the Federal\nby placing a fee of 2½ cents per barrel of oil\nbe by competitive bidding, establishes a spe-\nEnergy Administration to issue coal con-\nproduced from the OCS;\ncial account in the Treasury to permit an\nversion orders requiring facilities using oil\nRequires any person holding a geological\naccurate accounting for the accomplishment\nor gas to convert to coal and the authority\nor geophysical exploration permit to submit\nof the purposes of this legislation, which in-\nunder that act to gather energy data from\nto the government the data and informa-\nclude operation of the naval reserves on &\nJune 30 to December 31, 1975;\ntion, including interpretive. data, obtained\nself-sustaining basis; requires the Adminis-\nProvides a limited exemption for small re-\nduring exploration, which would be kept\ntrator of the Federal Energy Administration\nfiners from the crude oil entitlements pro-\nconfidential unless the Secretary determined\nto submit a written report within 180 days\ngram in effect under current Federal Energy\nthat public availability of the data would\nafter enactment recommending procedures\nAdministration regulations;\nnot damage the competitive position of the\nfor the exploration, development and produc-\nAnd contains other provisions. H.R. 4035.\npermittee or lessee; directs the Secretary to\ntion of Reserve No. 4 in Alaska;\nVetoed July 21, 1975. House referred to In-\nestablish safety and performance standards\nContains provisions identical to the Stra-\nterstate and Foreign Commerce Committee\nfor all pieces of equipment pertinent to pub-\ntegic Energy Reserves Act of 1975 which the\nJuly 23, 1975. (161,287)\nlic health, safety or environmental protec-\nSenate passed on July 8, 1975 which pro-\nOil shale revenues: Amends the Mineral\ntion;\nvides for the establishment of national fed-\nLeasing Act of 1920 to permit each State,\nAuthorizes a wide variety of new bidding\nerally owned strategic reserves, regional pe-\nafter January 1, 1974, to use its share of oil\nsystems in addition to the cash bonus fixed\ntroleum reserves, and interim industry re-\nshale revenues for planning, construction\nroyalty system which has been the historical\nserves under the management of the Federal\nand maintenance of public facilities, and\nmethod of OCS bidding; provides clear au-\nEnergy Administration: and contains other\nprovision of public services. S. 834. P/S Apr.\nthority for the Federal government to take\nprovisions. H.R. 48 (S. 2173). P/H July-8,\n22, 1975. (VV)\noil or natural gas royalties in kind and dis-\n1975; P/S amended July 29, 1975. (342)\nOuter continental shelf management:\npose of them in a manner to alleviate short-\n*Oll import fees: Suspends for the 90-day\nAmends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands\nages: requires environmental baseline and\nperiod beginning on the date of enactment\nAct of 1953 for the purpose of increasing\nmonitoring studies before oil and gas drilling\nany authority the President might have to\nproduction of oil and gas from the Outer\ncan begin on any OCS area not previously\nadjust imports of petroleum and petroleum\nContinental Shelf (OCS) in a manner\nleased; increases criminal penalties for cer-\nproducts; negates any Presidential action to\nwhich assures orderly resource development,\ntain willful violations of the Act and imposes\nadjust petroleum imports taken after Janu-\nprotection of the environment, and receipt\ncivil liability for violations which continue\nary 15, 1975, and before the date of enact-\nof fair market return for public resources\nafter notice and opportunity to correct viola-\nment, and also provides for the rebate of any\nand encourages development of new tech-\ntions; contains provisions designed to pro-\nduties or import fees or taxes levied and\nnology to increase human safety and elimi-\nmote Federal interagency coordination and\ncollected pursuant to any such action; pro-\nnate or reduce environmental damage;\ndirects coordination with State and local gov-\nvides that the suspension of this authority\nDirects the Secretary of the Interior to\nernment agencies;\nwill cease if at any time during the 90-day\nprepare a comprehensive advance planning\nIncreases by 22½ percent the amount given\nperiod war is declared, a national emergency\nprogram for leasing which would indicate the\nto States from Federal mineral revenues de-\noccurs, or certain situations involving the\nsize, timing, and location of leasing activity\nrived under the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920\ncommitment of U.S. Armed Forces arise; and\nwhich the Secretary believes would meet\nprovides that the import license fee system\nfrom coal, oil shale, oil and gas, and other\nnational energy needs over the next 5 years;\non petroleum and petroleum products which\npublic land mineral development, and pro-\nContains provisions giving States and local\nvides that this additional amount shall be\nthe provisions of this bill provide shall\ngovernments and the general public a signifi-\nnot affect the import license fee system on\nused by States socially or economically im-\ncant opportunity to participate and com-\npetroleum and petroleum products which was\npacted by this development for planning, con-\nment on Federal OCS planning and policy\nin effect on January 15, 1975. H.R. 1767.\nstruction and maintenance of públic facili-\nVetoed Mar. 4, 1975. House referred to Ways\ndecisions including the authorizing of the\nties, and provision of public services; and\nGovernors of coastal States to establish re-\nand Means Committee Mar. 11, 1975. (13)\ncontains other provisions. S. 521. P/S July 30,\ngional OCS advisory board which would ad-\n*Oil pricing: Makes more effective the\n1975. (362)\nvise the Secretary on all matters related to\nmechanism in existing law for congressional\nPetroleum products fair marketing: Pro-\nOCS oil and gas development:\nreview and right of disapproval of Presiden-\nhibits the termination, caneellation, or non-\nContains provisions identical to the\ntial proposals to exempt petroleum products\nrenewal of a petroleum products franchise\nfrom the allocation or pricing controls cur-\nCoastal Zone Management Act amendments\nunless the affected franchise failed to comply\nrently in effect under the Emergency Petro-\nwhich passed the Senate on July 16, 1975,\nsubstantially with any essential and reason-\nleum Allocation Act of 1973;\nwhich amend the Act and establish a new\nable requirement of the franchise, failed to\ncoastal zone impact fund to assist coastal\nExpands the time for congressional re-\nact in good faith in carrying out the terms\nStates in ameliorating adverse environmental\nview from 5 to 20 days and contains proce-\nof the franchise, or the supplier withdraws\ndures for expediting review to assure that\nimpacts and controlling secondary economic\nentirely from the sale of petroleum products\nand social impacts associated with OCS oil\nthe question of approval or disapproval can\nin commerce; provides that a civil action may\nand gas development;\nbe brought to the floor of either House within\nbe brought against a distributor or refiner\nthe 20-day review period;\nRequires a Federal lessee, upon finding oil\nwho is in violation of the act within 3 years\nand gas to, prior to development, prepare\nof the date a termination or cancellation\nRequires the President to administrative-\nand submit to the Secretary, the Governors\nly establish price controls for presently non-\nnotice is rendered; and limits, on an equal\nof affected coastal States and any regional\ncontrolled \"new oil\" (all produced at levels\nbasis, marketing activities of all major oil\nabove the 1972 volumes) with price ceilings\nOCS advisory board a development and pro-\ncompanies to restrict the expansion of distri-\nduction plan in order to give them an oppor-\nbution and retaining operations with per-\n14702\nCONGRESSIONAL RECORD SENATE\nAugust 1, 1975\nsonnel under their direct control. S. 323. P/S.\nperiod of strategic energy-reserves equal to\nprogram and must experience or anticipate\nJune 20, 1975. (VV)\n90 days of imports, which would place an\na temporary or net adverse impact or have\nStandby Energy Authority: Grants the\naverage total of 594 barrels in reserve and\nPresident authority to ration fuels in the\nexperienced an adverse impact within the\nwould compensate, based on the amount by\n3 years prior to enactment; authorizes au-\nevent of an acute energy shortage subject to\nwhich imports were reduced under the 1973-\ntomatic grants payable from the General\ncongressional review and right of disapproval;\n74 oil embargo, for import reduction for a\nTreasury to any State where OCS oil or nat-\nauthorizes the President to allocate materials\nperiod of 237 days;\nand equipment for energy production if a\nProvides for the establishment and main-\nural gas is being directly landed (brought\nashore); provides a Federal guarantee for\ncritical shortage occurs; authorizes the Pres-\ntenance of a Strategic Energy Reserve sys-\nState or local government bonds issued to\nident to (1) require production of designated\ntem by the Federal Energy Administration\npay for measures needed to reduce adverse\ndomestic oil and gas fields at the maximum\n(FEA)- acting through a Strategic Energy\ncoastal impacts; contains provisions to clar-\nefficient rate and over that rate for a period\nReserve Office within the FEA and: (1) re-\nify that Federal leases must be consistent\nof 90 days if he determines that the condition\nquires the FEA to establish a national Fed-\nwith approved coastal zone management pro-\nof a reservoir permits such production with-\neral owned crude oil storage program, which\ngrams of the affected States; raises the Fed-\nout excessive risk of losses in the later re-\ncould include storage of crude oil from Fed-\neral share for coastal zone management fund-\ncovery of the remaining oil or gas, (2) utilize\neral lands, including the naval petroleum\ning from 66 1/3 percent to 80 percent; amends\nproduction on properties on Federal land, (3)\nreserves, if authorized by Congress; (2) au-\nthe Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 to increase\nrequire adjustment of processing operations\nthorizes the creation of Federally owned\nfrom 37½ percent to 60 percent the amounts:\nof domestic refiners to produce refined prod-\nregional petroleum product-reserves of re-\nreturned to the States as reclamation funds\nucts in amounts commensurate with national\nfined petroleum products and requires that\nfrom royalties paid to the Federal Govern-\nneeds;\na reserve be established for any fuel in any\nment by mining companies extracting fed-\nAuthorizes priority fuel allocations to those\ndistrict where more than 25 percent of the\nerally-owned minerals; and contains other\nengaged in the exploration, production and\ndemand for that fuel has been met by im-\nprovisions. S. 586. P/S July 16, 1975. Note:-\ntransportation of fuels and other minerals;\nports during the preceding 24 months, which\n(Provisions contained in S. 521, Outer Con-\nauthorizes the President to restrict exports\npresently covers residual fuel oil, and for\ntinental Shelf Management.) (291)\nof coal, natural gas, petroleum products, and\nNo. 2 fuel-home heating oil-where more\nCouncil on Environmental Quality-En-\npetrochemical feedstocks, drill pipe, drilling\nthan 10 percent of the demand is met by\nvironmental Policy: Authorizes 82 million for:\nrigs, and such supplies which he determines\nimports, these fuels being a particular sup-\nfiscal year 1976 and $500,000 for the transi-\nare necessary to further production or con-\nply problem in eastern coast States; (3) au-\ntion period (July 1-September 30, 1976) for\nservation of energy supplies;\nthorizes the FEA to require interim industry-\nthe Council on Environmental Quality and\nContains provisions for administrative pro-\nstorage reserves consisting of up to 3 per-\namends the National Environmental Policy\ncedure and judicial review; authorizes the\ncent of imports or refinery throughput of\nAct of 1969 to permit the Council to accept\ncollection of such energy information as is\nthe previous calendar year until the total\ncertain reimbursements for domestic and.\nnecessary to achieve the purposes of the\nlevel under the 7-year national and regional\ninternational travel, and to make use of\nabove provisions; contains procedures for\nprograms is reached and, thereafter, to re-\nvolunteer and uncompensated services. H.R.\ncarrying out international voluntary energy\nquire industry to maintain- stocks in an\n6054, Public Law 94-52, approved July 3.\nagreements;\namount equal to the average readily avail-\n1975. (vv)\nExtends the Emergency Petroleum Alloca-\nable inventories for the corresponding month\nEnvironmental\nImpact\nStatements:\ntion Act from August 31, 1975, to March 1,\nof the 3 preceding years; (4) provides for\nAmends the Environmental Policy Act of\n1976; makes any increases in the price of\nthe inclusion of such other components as\n1969 to establish a single uniform procedure\n\"old\" oil (oil from wells existing in 1973 pro-\nCongress may authorize;\nfor environmental impact sttaements (EIS).\nduced at a rate equal to 1972 production)\nExempts materials in the interim industry\nprepared after January 1, 1970 on major proj-\nand any proposed exemptions of crude oil,\nreserves from any tariff or import license\nects funded under a program of Federal\nresidual fuel oil, or a refined petroleum prod-\nfee; authorizes the use of the reserves if\ngrants to States including, the Federal-aid\nuct from price controls subject to congres-\npetroleum imports have fallen or are within\nhighway program; permits State preparation\nsional review and approval; permits the\n30 days expected to fall by 10 percent or if\nof an EIS so long as the responsible Federal\npricing of oil recovered by secondary or ter-\nrequired to do so under international agree-\nofficial guides and participates in the EIS\ntiary methods up to $7.50 a barrel; sets a\nment; provides that the Administrator is to\npreparation and independently evaluates the\nmaximum price for \"new\" domestic crude oil\nestablish price levels and allocation pro-\nproduct before approving and adopting it;\nat a level not to exceed that prevailing on\ncedures for the oil withdrawn that are con-\nand requires the Federal official to prepare\nJanuary 31, 1975; exempts small refiners\nsistent with the objectives enumerated in\nindependently for the EIS the analysis of the\n(100,000 barrels a day) for the first 50,000\nthe Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act;\nimpacts and alternatives of major interstate\nbarrels from the entitlements program under\nauthorizes the FEA to adjust the processing\nsignificance associated with the project or\nthe oil allocation regulations;\noperations of domestic refineries to produce\naction which is the subject of the EIS. H.R.\nAuthorizes the President to institute in-\nrefined products in proportions commen-\n3130. Public Law 94-\napproved\nterim energy conservation plans pending the\nsurate with national needs and consistent\n1975. (VV)\npromulgation of regulations to establish na-\nwith the objectives of the Emergency Petro-\nNational Advisory Committee on Oceans\ntional energy conservation standards which\nleum Allocation Act in the case of an em-\nand Atmosphere: Authorizes 8445,000 for fis-\ninclude but are not limited to standards for:\nbargo; and contains other provisions. S. 677.\ncal year 1976, $111,250 for the transition pe-\nFederal buildings and for houses and build-\nP/S July 8, 1975. (263)\nriod July 1-September 30, 1976, and $445,000\nings financed under any Federal loan guar-\nENVIRONMENT\nfor fiscal year 1977 for the National Advisory\nantee or mortgage program; decorative and\nCommittee on Oceans and Atmosphere. H.R.\nCoastal zone management: Amends the\nnonessential lighting; the increase of indus-\n5447. Public Law 94-\napproved\nCoastal Zone Management Act to assist\ntrial efficiency in the use of energy; the better\n1975. (VV)\nStates facing Outer Continental Shelf (OCS)\nenforcement of the 55 mile per hour speed\nOcean dumping: Amends the Marine Pro-\noil and gas development or other energy-\nlimit; the maximizing of use of carpools and\ntection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of\nrelated developments and facilities affecting\npublic transportation; reasonable controls\n1972 to authorize appropriations for fiscal\nthe coastal zone; provides assistance in the\nand restrictions on discretionary transporta-\nyear 1976 and the transition period July 1-\nform of grants or loans to coastal States\ntion activities; energy efficiency standards for\nSeptember 30, 1976 as follows: Title I, Ocean\nfrom a new coastal energy facility impact\nFederal procurement; and low interest loans\ndumping permit program-85.3 million for\nfund, which is to be available to States re-\nand loan guarantee programs to improve the\nfiscal year 1976 and $1.325 million for the\nceiving or anticipating impacts in their\nthermal efficiency of individual residences;\ntransition period; title II, research program\ncoastal zones from the exploration, develop-\nDirects the Federal Energy Administra-\non the effects of ocean dumping on the ma-\nment, and production of energy resources, or\ntion to issue the regulations containing the\nrine environment-$6 million for fiscal year\nfrom the location, construction, expansion\nnational standards, and makes such plans\n1976 and $1.5 million for the transition pe-\nor operation of any energy facility requiring\nriod; and title III, marine sanctuaries areas-\nand standards subject to congressional re-\na Federal license or permit: authorizes\n$6.2 million for fiscal year 1976 and $1.55 for\nview and the right of disapproval; provides\nmoneys for the fund at $250 million per year\nthe transition period; and changes from\nfor the development and implementation of\nfor 3 fiscal years and the 1976 transition\nJanuary to March, the month in which the\napproved State energy conservation pro-\nperiod; provides that up to 20 percent of\nSecretary of Commerce must file his annual\ngrams with Federal technical and financial\nthe moneys may be used for planning grants\nreport on the effects of ocean dumping on\nassistance, failing which, Federal standards\nwith the balance to be used for efforts to\nthe marine environment. H.R. 5701. Public\nshall apply;\nreduce or ameliorate adverse impacts from\nLaw 94-62, approved July 25, 1975. (VV)\nExtends the Energy Supply and Environ-\nenergy exploration and development or to\nScrimshaw Art Preservation: Permits the\nmental Coordination Act, which contains\nprovide public facilities and services neces-\nSecretary of Commerce, who administers the\nthe Coal Conversion Act of 1974, from June\nsitated by such activity; requires as a con-\nEndangered Species Act with respect to\n30, 1975, to December 31, 1975;\ndition of eligibility to provide public facill-\nwhales, to grant exemptions for a limited pe-\nAnd contains other provisions. S. 622. P/S\nties and services necessitated by such activ-\nriod of time for the sale of finished scrim-\nApr. 10, 1975. (138)\nity; requires as a condition of eligibility for\nshaw (etched designs and carvings from\nStrategic energy reserves: Provides for the\nassistance from the fund that the State must\nwhale bone) products in interstate com-\ncreation and maintenance over a 7-year\nparticipate in a coastal zone management\nmerce. S. 229. P/S Apr. 10, 1975. (VV)\n*gart? mining: Establishes a program for\nfor the protection of the emblem and in-\navailable in the fund, provided the balances\nthe regulation of cost surface mining activi-\nsignia of the American Legion Auxiliary.\nof the fund are maintained in such amounts\nthe and the reclamation of coal mined lands\nS. 721, P/S May 13, 1975. (VV)\nas are necessary at any time for cash dis-\nthat surface coal mining\nSons of the American Legion: Renews and\nbursements. S. 1260. P/S July 14, 1975. (VV)\nexploration activities\nextends for 14 years design patent No. 92,187\nNASA authorization: Authorizes to the\nof underground min-\nfor the protection of the emblem and in-\nNational Aeronautics and Space Adminis-\n101-are conducted so as to prevent or min-\nsignia of the Sons of the American Legion.\ntration $3,562,310,000 for fiscal year 1976 and\nInsure degradation to the environment, and\n719. P/S May 13, 1975. (VV)\n$925,150,000 for the transition period July 1-\nThat surface mining operations are not con-\nAssistant Secretary of Commerce: Author-\nSeptember 30, 1976, for research and devel-\ndocted where reclamation is not feasible ac-\ntzes an additional Assistant Secretary of\nopment, construction of facilities and re-\nsereing to the terms and conditions of the\nCommerce who shall be appointed by the\nsearch and program management including\nPresident with the advice and consent of\ncontinued development of the space station\nart: Establishes the Office of Surface Mining\nthe Senate. S. 1622. P/S June 27, 1975. (VV)\nand shuttle program. H.R. 4700. Public Law\nDeclamation and Enforcement in the Depart-\nAttorney General's salary: Repeals Section\n94-39, approved June 19, 1975. (VV)\nsmall of the Interior to administer the pro-\n1 of Public Law 93-178 (enacted to remove\nNational arboretum: Authorizes the Sec-\ngrame for controlling surface coal mining op-\nthe question concerning the impact of Arti-\nretary of Agriculture to accept and admin-\nerations, including the State programs which\ncle I, Section 6, Clause 2 of the Constitution\nister on behalf of the United States gifts\nINTERE be submitted for approval;\non the President's nomination of Senator\nor devises of real and personal property for\nRequires the Corps of Engineers to ap-\nWilliam B. Saxbe to be Attorney General of\nthe benefit of the National Arboretum which\nprove the basic standards regulating mine\nthe United States) to restore to the Office\nwas established for purposes of research and\nwaste disposal and review plans but with no\nof the Attorney General the annual rate of\neducation concerning tree, and plant life.\nresponsibility for on-the-ground supervision\nbasic pay of $60,000 (Level I of the Executive\nS. 1649. P/S July 25, 1975. (VV)\nand enforcement;\nSchedule) and provides that the act shall\nNational Portrait Gallery: Amends the\nEstablishes a fund and a program for the\ntake effect February 4, 1975, following the\nNational Portrait Gallery Act of 1962 to re-\nreclamation of abandoned mined lands and\nFebruary 3, 1975, resignation date of Attor-\ndefine the term \"portraiture\" to permit the\nfor relief of impacted areas; provides fund-\nney General William Saxbe. S. 58. Public Law\nNational Portrait Gallery to acquire photo-\ning for such activities from reclamation fees\n94-2, approved Feb. 18, 1975. (VV)\ngraphs and other portrayals of individuals\ncollected at 35 cents per ton for surface\nBarrier-free environment: Declares the\nin addition to \"painted or sculpted like-\nmined coal, 15 cents per ton for all coal mined\nsense of the Congress that there shall be a\nnesses\". S. 1657. P/S July 25, 1975. (VV)\nby underground methods or 10 percent of\nthe value of the coal at the mine, whichever\nnational policy to recognize the inherent\nNational Guard technicians' retirement:\nright of all citizens, regardless of their phys-\nAmends title 5, U.S.C., to grant retirement\nis less except that the fee will not exceed\nical disability, to the full development of\ncredit for National Guard technician service\n5 percent of the value of lignite: provides\ntheir economic, social, and personal potential\nperformed before 1969 to all former tech-\nthat 50 percent of fees collected in any one\nthrough the free use of the manmade envi-\nnicians serving in any position subject to\nState are to be expended in that State for\nronment, and that the adoption and imple-\nthe retirement law on or after January 1,\nreclamation or alleviating the impact of coal\nmentation of this policy requires the mobili-\n1969, including those who have retired and\ndevelopment in the area; provides that, in\nzation of the resources of the private and\nwhose annuities therefor would be subject\nareas where there is relatively little damage\npublic sectors to integrate handicapped peo-\nto recomputation; allows credit for 100 per-\nfrom past coal mining, the States' share of\nple into their communities. S. Con. Res. 11.\ncent of pre-1969 technician service for an-\nthe fees may be used for other purposes;\nSenate adopted May 20, 1975. (VV)\nnuity computation purposes: and permits\nSets a series of minimum uniform require-\nBikini atoll: Provides a $3 million ex gratia\neligible technicians to pay the full amount\n\"ments for all coal surface mining operations\npayment to the people of Bikini Atoll who\nrather than 55 percent otherwise owed as a\non both Federal and State lands which deal\nwere relocated to Kill Island in 1946 in order\ndeposit for pre-1969 technician service. S.\nwith four basic issues-pre-planning mining\nto provide a nuclear test site on the Atoll.\n584. P/S June 16, 1975. (VV)\npractices, post-mining reclamation and the\nH.R. 5158. Public Law 94-34, approved\nNational Science Foundation authoriza-\nprotection of water resources; specifies that\ntion: Authorizes $787,000,000 to the National\nlands which cannot be reclaimed under the\nJune 13, 1975. (VV)\nFBI Director, 10-year term for: Amends\nScience Foundation for fiscal year 1976 and\nstandards of the act and lands within the\nthe Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets\nan additional $4 million in foreign curren-\nNational Park, Wildlife Refuge, Wilderness\nAct of 1968 to provide for a ten-year term\ncies which the Treasury Department deter-\nand Wild and Scenic Rivers systems, National\nof service for the Director of the Federal\nmines to be excess to the normal require-\nRecreation Areas, National Forests, and cer-\nBureau of Investigation: limits the appoint-\nments of the United States. H.R. 4723. Pub-\ntain other areas may not be strip-mined;\nment of & Director to one 10-year term: and\nlic Law 94- approved 1975. (VV)\nmakes special provision for mining which af-\nprovides that the law regarding Federal man-\nOverseas citizens voting rights: Guaran-\nfect alluvial valley farming land; provides\ndatory retirement at age 70 shall apply to\ntees the right of otherwise qualified private\nfor certain limited variances to the prescribed\nthis appointment. S. 1172. P/S Mar. 17, 1975.\nU.S. citizens residing outside the United\nstandards where such variances provide equal\nor better protection to the environment and\n(64)\nStates to vote in Federal elections in the\nFederal Election Commission: Extends the\nState of their last voting domicile; requires\nresult in a higher post-mining use;\nFederal Election Commission through Decem-\na citizen, voting under the bill, to state his\nProvides, in regard to rights of private sur-\nber 31, 1976, and increases the authorization\nintent to retain his prior State as his voting\nface owners, for obtaining consent as a con-\ntherefor from $10 million to $15 million. S.\nresidence and domicile if he has not regis-\ndition of issuing a new Federal coal lease, and\n1434. P/S June 18, 1975; P/H amended\ntered to vote and is not voting in any other\nrequires payment of all damages. including\nlost income. and payment of limited addi-\nJune 19, 1975. (VV)\nState, territory or possession of the United\nFederal Metal and Nonmetallic Mine Safety\nStates; adopts a uniform absentee registra-\ntional compensation to the surface owner;\nBoard abolishment: Abolishes the Federal\ntion and voting procedure including the re-\nEstablishes a grant program to fund min-\nMetal and Nonmetallic Mine Safety Board of\nquirement that election officials mail out\ning and mineral resources and research in-\nReview which reviews appeals by non-coal\nballoting material as promptly as possible\nstitutes in public colleges and universities to\nmine operators from closure orders issued by\nafter receipt of a properly completed appli-\ntrain qualified personnel in mine-related\nfields and to conduct research related to min-\nthe Department of Interior's Mining Enforce-\ncation; assures that Federal and State gov-\nment and Safety Administration and trans-\nernments could not seek to impose taxes on\ning technology;\nfers such functions to the Secretary of Inte-\na citizen which would cause him to lose any\nProvides for a study, to be completed by\nrior. S. 1774. P/S June 24, 1975. (VV)\ntax exemption solely on the basis of having\n1976, to determine the appropriate program\nGeneral Federation of Women's Clubs:\nexercised his right to register and vote ab-\nfor regulating surface coal mines in Indian\nAmends the Act granting a charter to the\nsentee; and imposes a $10,000 fine and 5\nlands and requires, in the interim, that all\nGeneral Federation of Women's Clubs to\nyears imprisonment for wilfully giving false\nleases on Indian lands include certain per-\ndelete the $1.5 million figure on real estate\ninformation when registering or voting ab-\nformance standards at least as stringent as\nthe Federation may hold under the charter,\nsentee. S. 95. P/S May 15, 1975. (VV)\nthose in the Act; and contains enforcement\nthus allowing the value of its real or personal\nPatents: Amends certain sections of title\nand other provisions. S. 7. P/S March 12, 1975.\nproperty to be determined by current mar-\n35, U.S.C. to implement the Patent Coopera-\n(62) H.R. 25. Vetoed May 20, 1975. House\nket value which has increased due to infia-\ntion Treaty (Ex. S, 92d-2d) which enables\nsustained veto June`10, 1975. (VV)\ntion. S. 240. P/S May 8, 1975. (VV)\nU.S. and foreign nationals to file interna-\nGENERAL GOVERNMENT\nGSA leases: Amends section 111 of the\ntional applications with the Patent Office\nAmerican Legion Badges-Patent Renewals\nFederal Property and Administrative Serv-\nwhich would act as a Receiving Office and\nices Act of 1949 to permit the Administra-\nprocess such applications and provides ap-\nAmerican Legion: Renews and extends for\ntor of the General Services Administration\nplicants filing applications for patents only\n14 years design patent No. 54,296 for the pro-\n(GSA) to enter into multiyear leases (not\nin the U.S. with the same flexibility af-\ntection of the emblem and insignia of the\nto exceed 10 years) of automatic data proc-\nforded to applicants filing under the treaty.\nAmerican Legion. S. 720. P/S May 13, 1975.\nessing equipment including collateral main-\nS. 24. P/S June 21, 1975. (VV)\n(VV)\ntenance, software and other kinds of sup-\nSmall Business Act amendments: Increases\nAmerican Legion Auxiliary: Renews and\nplies and services associated with such\nfrom $725 million to $825 million the sub-\nextends for 14 years design patent No. 55,398\nequipment, at amounts in excess of what is\nceiling for the Small Business Investment\nS14704\nCONGRESSIONAL RECORD\nAugust 1, 1975\nCompany loan and guarantee program; in-\nMarianas, if approved by Congress. S. 326.\nAmends the act to permit private persons\ncreases from $450 -million to- $525 million\nPublic Law 94-27, approved May 28, 1975.\nas well as the Attorney General to bring suit\nthe subceiling for economic opportunity\n(VV)\nunder the act and to allow a court to grant\nloan programs; increases from $35 million to\nVoting Rights: Amends the Voting Rights\nrelief to private parties by suspending the\n$45 million the authorization for the Surety\nAct to provide that States or political sub-\nuse of literacy and other tests and devices,\nBond Guarantee Fund and allows additional\ndivisions which the Attorney General has\nto impose preclearance restrictions and to\nappropriations up to $15 million for the\ndetermined have, in -1964 or 1968 (1) main-\nappoint Federal examiners as it now may do\nprogram; and clarifies the language in Public\ntained a literacy or other test or device as a\nin cases brought by the Attorney General;\nLaw 93-501 to allow Small Business Invest-\nprerequisite for voting and (2) also had a\nauthorizes payment of attorney's fees to pre-\nment Companies to charge an interest rate,\nrecord of less than 50 percent of the voting-\nvailing parties; and contains other provi-\nin certain cases, that is in excess of the\nage population registered or less than 50 per-\nsions. H.R. 6219. P/H June 4, 1975; P/S\nState usury law. S. 1839. P/S June 4, 1975.\ncent voting, shall be covered for an addi-\namended July 24, 1975. (329)\ntional 7 years through August 1982 (making\n(VV)\nWar risk insurance: Amends the Federal\nSmithsonian Institution Museum support\nthe total period 17 years instead of 10 years)\nAviation Act of 1958 to extend the present\nfacilities: Enables the Smithsonian Insti-\nby the special provisions which require such\nauthority of the Secretary of Transportation\ntution to undertake planning of museum\na state or subdivision to preclear any vot-\nto issue war risk insurance until May 7, 1976;\nsupport facilities on federally owned land\ning changes it wishes to make with the\nauthorizes the investment of the aviation\nU.S. District Court for the District of Co-\nwithin the District of Columbia metropolitan\nwar risk insurance revolving fund in inter-\narea for the conservation, preparation, and\nlumbia or the Attorney General of the United\nest-bearing securities of the United States;\nStates, and which authorize the appointment\nstudy of the national collection of scientific,\nand requires a study by the President of the\nof Federal examiners and of Federal observ-\nhistorical, and artistic objects and artifacts,\npossible expansion- of the program to include\ners to assure nondiscrimination on account\nand for the training of museum conservators.\nlosses and damage resulting from riots, civil\nof race or color in regard to voting rights;\nS. 907. P/S July 25, 1975. (VV)\ndisorder, hijacking or other similar acts and\nadds provisions which apply these special\nSmithsonian Institution site: Reserves for\nto report the results of the study together\nprovisions to States or subdivisions which\nfuture public use of the Smithsonian In-\nwith his recommendations to Congress 90\nthe Attorney General determines are cov-\nstitution that portion of the Mall bounded\ndays after enactment. H.R. 8564. Public Law\nered because of conditions existing in 1972,\nby Third Street, Maryland Avenue, Fourth\n94-\napproved\n1975. (VV)\nwith a coverage period of 10 years.\nStreet, and Jefferson Drive in the District\nMakes the temporary ban which was placed\nGOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES\nof Columbia. H.R. 5327. Public Law 94-\nby the 1970 amendments to the Voting Rights\nCost-of-living increase-Postal Service\napproved 1975. (VV)\nAct of 1965 on the use of literacy tests and\nOSHA compliance:- Authorizes an annual\nStandard reference data program: Au-\nother similar devices a permanent prohibi-\nminimal salary adjustment for top executive,\nthorizes to the Department of Commerce $2.8\ntion applicable to all States. and political\nlegislative and judicial officers and employees\nmillion for fiscal year 1976, $750,000 for the\nsubdivisions;\nof the United States who last received an\ntransition period July 1-September 30, 1976,\nExpands the coverage of the act to certain\nincrease in compensation in March 1969, in-\n$3 million for fiscal year 1977, and $3 mil-\njurisdictions in which language minorities\ncluding each level of the Executive Schedule,\nlion for fiscal year 1978 to carry out the pur-\nreside; provides in title II, which is designed\nthe salary of the Vice President, rates of pay\nposes of the Standard Reference Data Act\nto identify areas with the most serious prob-\nfor members of Congress and officials of the\nwhich provides the scientific community\nlems of voting rights discrimination against\nlegislative branch, and salaries in the judicial\nwith accurate and accessible quantitative\nlanguage minorities such as the use of vari-\nbranch; provides that the adjustment is to\ndata needed in the physical sciences, to-\nous forms of intimidation to prevent their\nbecome effective whenever a comparability\ngether with critical evaluations thereof.\nparticipation in voting, that (1) a jurisdic-\nadjustment is made in the rates of pay under\nH.R. 37. Public Law 94-48, approved July 2,\ntion is deemed to employ a test or device as\nthe General Schedule (normally in October\n1975. (VV)\na prerequisite to voting if it provided elec-\nof each year) and shall equal the percentage\nTourism promotion: Amends the Inter-\ntion materials or assistance only in English\nof the comparability adjustment, rounded to\nnational Travel Act to authorize funding\nand it had more than a 5-percent citizen\nthe nearest $100;\nfor the United States Travel Service, De-\npopulation of any one language group, such\nMakes the Occupational Safety and Health\npartment of Commerce, which is charged\nas American Indians, Alaskan Natives, Asian\nAct of 1970 applicable by statute to the\nwith promoting travel and tourism to and\nAmericans, or persons of Spanish heritage,\nPostal Service, which is presently bound by\nwithin the United States as follows: for\nand (2) that coverage of the act will apply\nits July 1973 collective bargaining agreement\ninternational tourism promotion-$5 mil-\nif that jurisdiction also had less than 50\nwith the National Postal Unions to comply\nlion for the transition period July 1-Septem-\npercent of the voting-age population regis-\nwith the Act. H.R. 2559. Public Law 94-\nber 30, 1976, $25 million for fiscal 1977, and\ntered or voting; mandates bilingual elections\napproved 1975. (352)\n$30 million in each fiscal 1978 and 1979; for\nfor covered areas for a 10-year period; re-\nPart-time Government employees: De-\ndomestic tourism promotion-$625,000 for\nquires preclearance of voting changes, and\nclares as policy that a certain regulated pro-\nthe transition period July 1-September 30,\nauthorizes the appointment of Federal ex-\nportion of all positions in the General Sched-\n1976, and $2.5 million for each fiscal 1977\naminers and of Federal observers to oversee\nule (except positions in grades GS-16, GS-17,\nthrough 1979. H.R. 5357. Vetoed May 28,\nelections; provides a bailout process which\nand GS-18) shall be made available on a\n1975. House referred to Committee on Inter-\noperates in the same manner as the current\npart-time career employment basis (16 to\nstate and Foreign Commerce June 20, 1975.\nprovision in the act whereby a State or polit-\n30 hours per week) for persons who are\n(VV)\nical subdivision may exempt itself by ob-\nunable or do not wish work full time;\nAmends the International Travel Act to⁻\ntaining a declaratory judgment that English-\ncovers, with certain exceptions, executive and\nauthorize funding for the U.S. Travel Serv-\nonly elections or any other \"test or device\"\nregulatory agencies subject to the rules of\nice, Department of Commerce, which is\nhas not in fact been used in a discriminatory\nthe Civil Service Commission; provides for\ncharged with promoting travel and tourism\nfashion against language minorities and\na gradual phase-in of part-time career em-\nto and within the United States as follows:\nother racial and ethnic groups for the 10\nployment, with at least 2 percent of all posi-\nfor international tourism promotion-$5\nyears preceding the filing of action; addresses\ntions in each grade in each agency to be-\nmillion for the transition period July 1-\nin title III the problems of language minority\ncome available yearly until the 10 percent\nSeptember 30, 1976, $25 million for fiscal\ngroups in participating in the voting process\nlimit placed on part-time positions is\n1977, and $30 million for each fiscal 1978 and\nwhich are caused by the lack of equal educa-\nreached: authorizes waivers of the percent-\n1979; for domestic tourism promotion-$2.5\ntional opportunities and illiteracy; brings a\nage minimum by the Civil Service Commis-\nmillion for fiscal 1976, $625,000 for the tran-\nState or political subdivision under coverage\nsion in cases of need; prohibits the forcing\nsition period July 1-September 30, 1916,\nof title III if a single language minority com-\nof an employee to accept part-time employ-\nand $2.5 million for each fiscal 1977 and\nprises 5 percent of the voting-age population.\nment as a condition of new or continued\n1978; and directs the Secretary of Commerce\nand if the illiteracy rate of that group is\nemployment: gives part-time employees en-\nto promote travel within the United States\ngreater than the national average; defines\ntitlement to the same proportionate fringe\nand its possessions through activities that\nilliteracy for the purposes of this title as\nbenefits as those vested in regular hour em-\nare in the public interest and which do not\nfailing to complete the fifth primary grade,\nployees: and contains other provisions. S. 792.\ncompete with those of any State, city or\nwhich is the level at which a minimum com-\nP/S June 23, 1975. (VV)\nprivate agency. S. 2003. Public Law 94-55,\nprehension in English ordinarily would be\nTravel expenses: Increases the per diem\napproved July 9, 1975. (VV)\nachieved; provides a limited remedy for pro-\nallowance (from $25 to a maximum of $35)\nTrust Territory of the Pacific: Increases\ntected classes by requiring that the covered\nand the actual daily expense reimbursement\nthe fiscal year 1976 authorization for the ac-\njurisdiction provide bilingual election ma-\ntivities of the civil government of the Trust\nterials and information in the language of\n(from $40 to a maximum of $50) which may\nbe paid to regular employees of the Federal\nTerritory of the Pacific Islands from $60 to\nthe applicable minority group or groups; pro-\nvides that a jurisdiction may be removed\nGovernment, and to consultants and experts\n$75 million and authorizes an additional\n$1.5 million to fund the transition of the\nfrom coverage if it shows that the illiteracy\nemployed intermittently, who are traveling\nMariana Islands District form the Trust\nrate of the language minority which trig-\non official business within the continental\ngered coverage has dropped below the na-\nUnited States; authorizes the President to\nTerritory Government to a new common-\ntional average, which it may do either by\nestablish the per diem allowance for travel\nwealth status as a territory of the United\nusing Census Bureau data or by any reliable\noutside the continental United States and\nStates, pusuant to an agreement signed on\nFebruary 15, 1975, by the U.S. and the\nor valid survey;\nauthorizes the Administrator of General\nCONGRESSIONAL RECORD\nS 14705\nAugust 1, 1975\ntinues the current authorization of $45 mil-\ndating or coercing a person who has re-\nto prescribe the conditions under for\nlion through fiscal year 1979 for drug abuse\nquested or is receiving welfare benefits to\nSurvices an employee may be reimbursed exceed\nprevention and treatment programs; in-\nundergo an abortion or sterilization as a con-\n- - day) to addition to the pro-\nwas we necessary expenses (not maximum to\ncreases from $100 million to $200 million the\ndition of receiving such benefits;\n- commensurate increases. under Committee\ngin - established for that locality; regula-\nfigure used to determine the minimum for-\nExtends through 1977 the nurse training\nmula grant to any State (currently $66,666,\nauthorities of title VIII at levels of $156\nwhich would increase to $133,333 if there is\nmillion in 1976, $181 million in 1977 and $201\n- ****ablished by the Senate the\nno change in the ratio of actual to author-\nmillion in 1978; includes authorization for:\n- and Administration, in reim- per\nized appropriations): recognizes narcotic ad-\nconstruction grants with priority funding\n- Allowances and actual expense em-\n@hris for Senators and Senate\ndiction and drug abuse as a serious, long-\nto schools expanding their capacity to enroll\nterm problem requiring continuous effort;\nnurses in advanced training programs; \"capi-\nand members of a Senator's Senator's person-\nwell traveling to and from the\nredesignates the Special Action Office for\ntation\" grants to schools based on the num-\nDrug Abuse Prevention as the Office of Drug\nber of nursing students enrolled but desig-\nmark State on official business; prohibits home\n- washersoment for travel to or from a\nAbuse Prevention Policy, and redefines its\nnating different amounts for different types\nrole as strictly that of coordination and\nof nursing schools to reflect more accurately\nstate 120 days prior to a primary or general\nto which the Senator is a candi-\npolicy direction; confirms and clarifies the\nthe differential in costs between-baccalaure-\nBANK Increases the mileage rates for the use\nprogrammatic role of the National Institute\nate degree, associate degree, and diploma\nof privately owned vehicles used while\nof Drug Abuse; broadens the prohibition on\nschools of nursing; special assistance to nurs-\ndiscrimination against drug abusers in hos-\ning schools that are in serious financial\nsparating on official business (automobiles—\npital admissions to include all admissions\nstraits to meet operational costs for main-\ntrue 12 cents to 15 cents; airplanes-from\ninstead of emergency admissions only; and\ntaining quality programs or their accredita-\nIN cents to 18 cents; and motorcycles from\n$ cents to 11 cents); requires the Adminis-\ncontains other provisions. S. 1608. P/S\ntion requirements; special project grants to\nassist schools in trying out better methods\ntrator of General Services to make a deter-\nJune 26, 1975. (VV)\nminstion with respect to the cost of travel\nHealth services-nurse training: Amends\nof teaching, better utilization of faculty,\nand the operation of privately owned ve-\ntitle VII of the Public Health Service Act\nexpanded enrollments and recruiting and\nhicles and adjust the rates at least once a\nto revise and extend the programs of assist-\nretaining students from disadvantaged back-\nance under that title for nurse training until\ngrounds; graduate and other advanced train-\nyear: and provides that the agency or branch\nof Government concerned must absorb ex-\nfiscal year 1978 and to revise and extend\ning programs for professional nurses to\nteach, serve as administrators or practice in\npeases incurred during fiscal year 1975 as\nprograms of health revenue sharing and\nnursing specialities; the nursing loan, schol-\na result of increase in per diem and mileage\nhealth services until fiscal year 1977;\narship and traineeship program to meet cur-\nallowances out of its existing funds. S. 172.\nAuthorizes a total of $1.422 billion for\nrent demands and needs; and grants for\nPublic Law 94-22, approved May 19, 1975.\nhealth services and health revenue sharing\nprograms for training nurse practitioners\n(AA)\nprograms for 2 years, including $15 million\nwith specific emphasis on geriatrics and the\nHEALTH\nfor each year for detection and treatment of\ncare of nursing home patients; and contains\nCommunicable disease control-consumer\nhypertension (high blood pressure); extends\nother provisions. S. 66. Vetoed July 26, 1975.\nhealth education: Revises and extends ex-\nthe authorizations in title X regarding Fam-\nSenate overrode veto July 26, 1975; House\npiring communicable and other disease con-\nily Planning Programs and specifies that\noverrode veto July 29, 1975. Public Law 94-\ntrol programs and the veneral disease pre-\npopulation research shall be conducted under\n63, without approval July 29, 1975. (132,337)\nvention and control programs; and author-\nthe authorities of that title and requires an\nMedical device safety: Authorizes the Food\nInce consumer health education and promo-\nannual report on family planning programs;\nand Drug Administration to regulate the de-\ntion programs through the establishment of\nextends the Community Health Centers pro-\nvelopment and marketing of medical devices;\nan Office of Consumer Health Education and\ngram for 2 years authorizing grants for the\nrequires that medical devices used in life-\nPromotion within HEW. S. 1466. P/S July\nplanning, development and operation of\nsupporting situations. including all implant-\n20. 1975. (vv)\ncommunity health centers, including exist-\ned medical devices such as a heart valve,\nDevelopmentally disabled persons assist-\ning neighborhood health centers; extends the\npacemaker or interuterine device (IUD),\nance: Extends\" and improves the programs\nMigrant Health Centers Program and auth-\nshall be subject to premarket scientific test-\ninitiated under the Developmental Disabili-\norizes planning, development and operation\ning; authorizes the Secretary of Health, Edu-\nties Services and Facilities Construction Act\ngrants to such centers which offer a broad\ncation, and Welfare to establish protocols\nfor five years through fiscal year 1980 and\nrange of health services in an area in which\nfor testing medical devices and requires that\nauthorizes a total of $714.5 million for these\nnot less than 6,000 migrants reside; includes\ntest data be submitted to HEW when a man-\nprograms over the five year period; expands\na separate authorization to cover the reason-\nufacturer seeks approval of a lifesupporting\nthe definition of a \"developmental disabil-\nable costs of inpatient and outpatient hos-\nmedical device for marketing; provides that\nity to include autism, severe specific learn-\npital services for migrants; extends the Com-\nmedical devices for which experts agree\ning disabilities, and any condition closely\nmunity Health Centers programs to continue\nstandard-setting is sufficient to protect the\nrelated to mental retardation as well as\nprogress toward the goal of establishing a\npublic health and safety need only meet per-\nmental retardation, cerebral palsy, and epi-\ncenter in each of the approximately 1,500\nformance standards; provides that the third\nlepsy; continues the University-Affiliated\ncatchment areas across the Nation and to\nclassification of devices which are generally\nFacilities (UAF's) clinical facilities program\nassure continued support of the 500 centers\nsafe when used in accordance with their in-\nand system of demonstration and training\nalready begun; provides authorization to ex-\nstructions, such as a tongue depressor, is\ngrants for professional personnel, with em-\npand the types of disease control programs\nexempted from either procedure; and con-\nphasis. directed to accomplishing the pro-\nto include programs for diseases borne by\ntains other provisions. S. 510. P/S Apr. 17,\nvision of services to adults and children\nrodents; establishes a demonstration pro-\n1975. (139)\nin programs of community care as\ngram of start up grants to home health\nOlder Americans: Continues for an addi-\nalternatives to such services being pro-\nagencies and grants for training personnel\ntional two years until September 30, 1977,\nvided in institutionalized settings; pro-\nto provide home health services; establishes\nauthorizations for programs conducted under\nposes the establishment of UAF Satellite\na Committee on Mental Health and Illness\nthe Older Americans Act; increases the au-\nCenters which would be primarily concerned\nof the Elderly for a one year period to review\nthorizations for nutrition projects for the\nwith the delivery of clinical services; revises\nthe mental health needs of the elderly and\nelderly by 12 and ½ percent to offset in-\nthe organizational structure for administra-\nrecommend policy for the care and treat-\nfiation; continues the authorization for the\ntion of the act and continues formula grants\nment of mentally ill aged persons; estab-\nOlder Workers Community Service Employ-\nto the States for planning, services and fa-\nlishes a Rape Prevention and Control Center\nment Program for three years through Sep-\ncilities; directs the Secretary of Health,\nwithin the National Institute for Mental\ntember 30, 1978 at increased levels; con-\nEducation, and Welfare to deevlop a model\nHealth to study the causes, control and\ntinues authorizations for special programs\nsystem for evaluation of services by Febru--\ntreatment of rape and to establish a clear-\nfor the elderly under the Library Services\nary 1, 1977, which will specify a minimal\ninghouse of information and provides sup-\nand Construction Act, the Adult Education\nevaluation system to be implemented by all\nport for demonstration projects in the pre-\nAct, the Higher Education Act, the Commu-\nStates by October 1, 1977; directs the Secre-\nvention and control of rape; establishes a\nnity Services Act, and the Vocational Educa-\n-tary to issue final regulations not later than\ntemporary Commission on Epilepsy to devise\ntion Act; creates a new program of grants to\n90 days after enactment of this legislation:\na national plan for the control of epilepsy\nthe States to establish programs of transpor-\ncontains a bill of rights for the protection\nand its consequences, the State and Federal\ntation, home services, and legal services to the\nof the human and legal rights of develop-\nrole in research on epilepsy and on the\naging; authorizes direct grants to Indian\nmentally disabled persons, including criteria\nidentification, treatment and rehabilitation\ntribal organizations for the provision of serv-\nfor services, physical facilities, and assur-\nof persons with epilepsy; establishes a tem-\nices to elderly Indians; provides for a study\nance of individual attention for each person,\nporary Commission on Huntington's Disease\nof the subject of age discrimination to be\nand requires the establishment of a protec-\nto devise & comprehensive national plan sim-\nconducted by the U.S. Commission on Civil\ntive and personal advocacy agency in each\nilar to the one outlined for epilepsy; estab-\nRights; and contains other provisions. H.R.\nState; and contains other provisions. H.R.\nlishes a new Hemophilia Diagnosis and\n3922. P/H Apr. 8, 1975; P/S amended June 26,\n4005. P/H Apr. 10, 1975; P/S amended\nTreatment program and provides grants to\n1975; In conference. (VV)\nJune 2, 1975; In conference. (VV)\nestablish treatment centers; sets a $1,000\nSchool Lunch and Child Nutrition Pro-\nDrug abuse office and treatment: Con-\nfine and/or 1 year imprisonment for intimi-\ngram: Amends section 13 of the National\nS14706\nCONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE\nAugust 1975\nSchool Lunch Act to continue the Special\n*Emergency middle-income housing: Au-\nyears of any pre-professional health educa-\nFood Service Program for children, which\nthorizes emergency Federal assistance to\ntion curriculum; a health professions\nexpires June 30, 1975, through September 30,\nstimulate housing construction, to increase\nscholarship program; a program to facill-\n1975; authorizes 1975 summer meal reim-\nemployment and to provide critically needed\ntate employment by the Indian Health Serv-\nbursement rates to be adjusted to account\nhousing for families now priced out of the\nice (IHS) of medical students to further\nfor increase in food costs this past year; and\nhousing market;\nexpand their opportunities for training:\nrequires USDA, within 10 days following en-\nIn title I, establishes a temporary emer-\neducation and training programs in envi-\nactment, to Issue its regulations pertaining\ngency program in order to increase the pres-\nronmental health, health education, and\nto the option of this year's summer feeding\nent low level of housing starts and create\nnutrition; and a continuing education at-\nprogram. S. 1310. Public Law 94-20, approved\njobs; gives homebuyers whose family income\nlowances program, for the purpose of assur-\nMay 2, 1975. (VV)\ndoes not exceed 120 percent of the median\ning an adequate health manpower base for\nSchool Lunch Program: Strengthens and\nincome of their area three options to assist\nproper Indian health services and a suffi\nimproves all child nutrition programs; ex-\nthem in buying a home: (1) a 6 percent\ncient cadre of Indian professional and\ntends the school breakfast program, the sum-\nmortgage loan which will gradually increase\nhealth workers to permit Indian communi\nmer food program for children, and the spe-\nto the market rate after 3 years; (2) a 7 per-\nties to have a maximum voice in shaping\ncial supplemental food program for women,\ncent mortgage for the life of the contract; or\nthose services;\ninfants, and children (WIC) through Sep-\n(3) a $1,000 cash grant to be used to defray\nProvides, in title II, for a planned growth\ntember 30, 1977; establishes a new child care\nthe downpayment expenses on a newly con-\nstructed house; provides that no new com-\nof the Indian Health Service's delivery sys-\nfood program for children in nonresidential\ntem and facilities and authorizes funds to\nchild care institutions, including day care\nmitment or contract for assistance can be\nremove the backlogs in direct patient care\ncenters, settlement houses, recreation cen-\nentered into after June 30, 1976;\nand dental care, improve field health serv-\nters, family day care programs, Head Start\nIn title II, authorizes $500 million to the\nices, mental health care and services, treat-\ncenters and Homestart programs; expands\nSecretary of Housing and Urban Development\nment centers for the children, and other\neligibility for the WIC program to include\nto make repayable, emergency mortgage re-\nunmet health needs;\nwomen up to 6 months post partum and chil-\nlief payments up to $250 per month for a\ndren until their fifth birthday; expands the\nperiod of no longer than 2 years on behalf\nAuthorizes, in title III. funds for\ndefinition of \"school\" under the school lunch\nof homeowners who are delinquent in their\nstruction of modern, efficient hospitals and\nprogram and the school breakfast program\nmortgage payments as a result of a sub-\nother health care facilities serving Indians:\nto include any public or licensed nonprofit\nstantially reduced income because of invol-\nwhere none exist and to renovate existing.\nprivate residential child care institution, in-\nuntary unemployment or underemployment;\nfacilities, most of which are in a state. of\ncluding orphanages and homes for the men-\nIn title III, contains miscellaneous pro-\ngeneral deterioration and to remedy\ntally retarded; revises the income poverty\nvisions extending the section 312 rehabili-\nlack of safe water and sanitary waste dis\nguidelines for determining eligibility for free\ntation loan program until August 22, 1977\nposal facilities in the Indian environment\nand reduced price lunches so that eligibility\nand authorizing therefore $35 million for\nMeets, in title IV, the problem of limited\nwill be determined on more current data; ex-\neach of the two years; increasing the set-\naccess by Indians to services supported by\ntends through September 30, 1977 the au-\naside of contract authority for projects to be\nMedicare or Medicaid due to most Indians-\nthority of the Secretary of Agriculture to pur-\nowned by public housing agencies from $150\nliving on remote reservation lands, by au-\nchase agricultural commodities for donation\nmillion to $300 million; extending the section\nthorizing payments. under the two programs.\nto child nutrition programs and programs for\n235 homeownership assistance program until\nto be made- to qualified Indian Health Serv-\nthe elderly when acquisitions of commodities\nJuly 1, 1977; extending by seven months the\nfor services rendered to Medicare and Medic-\nunder other agricultural authorities are not\nperiod during which owners of FHA-insured\naid patients, and provides 100 percent Fed-\navailable and permits States which phased\nhouses which have serious structural defects\neral Medicaid matching funds for services\nout their commodity distribution facilities\ncan request assistance from HUD to repair\nprovided to any eligible Indian in an-IHS\nsuch defects; extending until January 1, 1976\nfacilitiy;\nprior to July 1, 1974 to elect to receive cash\nin lieu of donated foods; and contains other\nthe date after which Federal financial assist-\nEstablishes, in title V, programs. in urban\nprovisions. H.R. 4222. P/H Apr. 28, 1975; P/S\nance will be denied to flood-prone areas un-\nareas to make health services more acces-\namended July 10, 1975; Conference report\nless the community is participating in the\nsible to the urban Indian population and-\nfiled. (274)\nNational Flood Insurance Program; and con-\nassist them in making the difficult transi-\nSupplemental food programs: Extends\ntains other provisions. H.R. 4485. Vetoed\ntion from traditional reservation life to the\nthrough September 30, 1975, the special sup-\nJune 24, 1975. House sustained veto June 25,\nurban world;\nplemental food program for women, infants,\n1975. (148,221)\nAuthorizes a total of $1.6 billion for fiscal-\nand children. H.R. 7136. Public Law 94-28,\nAmerican Indian Policy Review Commis-\nyears 1977 through 1983; and changes the\napproved May 28, 1975 (VV)\nsion: Authorizes the American Indian Policy\nvarious Secretarial reporting requirements\nReview Commission to accept and use dona-\nHOUSING\nto assist Congress in undertaking a thorough\ntions of money, property, and uncompensated\nreview of all expenditures at the end of the\nEmergency housing: Contains provisions\nservices from Government and private sources\nfiscal year in order to review authorization\nfor mortgage foreclosure relief to home-\nand to procure the temporary or intermittent\nlevels if appropriate. S. 522. P/S May 16;\nowners who cannot meet their mortgage pay-\nservices of experts and consultants at a rate\n1975. (VV)\nment because of recession conditions; au-\nof compensation not in excess of that paid\nKlamath Indian Land-Colonial Williams-\nthorizes the Department of Housing and\nto employees. of the Senate; authorizes the\nUrban Development (HUD) to co-insure\nburg: Gives tribal members receiving moneys\nreimbursement for travel, subsistence, and\nmortgages in default or to make monthly\nfrom grains from the sale of lands in trust\nother necessary expenses incurred by a per-\npayments of up to $250 for as long as 24\nthe same exclusion from Federal taxation as\nson providing voluntary and uncompensated\nwas afforded to tribal members who withdrew\nmonths when lenders are unwilling or unable\nservices in the performance of their service;\nto forebear on their loans; and authorizes\nfrom the tribe in 1959 and received tax free\nand permits the Commission to use the frank\n$15 billion for co-insurance contracts and a\ncash payments for their interests; and\nof any member of Congress who is serving as\nmaximum of $500 million for mortgage relief\namends the Internal Revenue Code to add\nChairman of the Commission for mailing ma-\nloans;\n& provision affecting the situation of Colonial\nterials. S. 2073. Public Law 94- approved\nProvides for home purchase assistance\nWillfamsburg, a tax-exempt foundation,\n1975. (VV).\nwhich expands the President's authority to\nwhich provides the same treatment regard-\nIndian Claims Commission: Authorizes 81,-\nmake mortgage credit available when hous-\n550,000 for fiscal year 1976 for the Indian\ning depreciation recapture to & tax-exempt.\ning starts are low; extends the existing Home\nClaims Commission; extends the life of the\norganization as to a taxable organization\nPurchase Assistance Act to June 30, 1976;\nCommission for an additional 3 years, from\nwhere assets are received through Hquida-\npermits financing of condominiums and\nApril 10, 1977 to April 10, 1980; and pro-\ntion of a subsidiary and are used in an un\napartments. sets a maximum rate of interest\nrelated taxable trade or business. H.R. 83.\nvides that cases still pending upon the ex-\nat 7 and 1/2 percent, and provides for addi-\npiration date of the Commission shall be\nP/H June 26, 1975; P/S amended July 11;\ntional housing financing by the Federal F1-\nturned over to the Court of Claims for final\n1975: House agreed to Senate amendments\nnance Bank; and authorizes an additional\nadjudication. H.R. 3979. P/H June 16, 1975;\nwith amendment July 25, 1976; Senate dis-\n$10 billion mortgage credit;\nP/S amended August 1, 1975. (VV)\nagreed to House amendment August 1, 1975\nIncludes provisions for housing rehabilita-\nIndian Health Care: Provides the direction\nPueblo of Laguna: Declares that 480 acress\ntion and repair; continues the section 312\nand financial resources to overcome the in-\nof land used for cattle grazing by the Pueblo\nrehabilitation loan program through Au-\nadequacies in the existing Federal Indian\nof Laguna Indians be held in trust for the\ngust 1976 at an authorized level of $100\nhealth care program and invite the greatest\ntribe by the United States, and provides for\nmillion; and\npossible participation of Indians and Alaska\nthe trust transfer of 39.9 acres of land which\nExtends by 7 months, the time period\nNatives in directing and managing that pro-\nwas omitted from other lands transferred\nduring which certain purchasers of older\ngram;\nto the Pueblo pursuant to the Act of Au-\ninner-city housing insured by FHA can ap-\nEstablishes, in title I the Indian Health\ngust 13, 1949. S. 557. P/S May 21, 1975. (VV)\nply for compensation for correcting serious\nManpower Program and authorizes: a grant\nPueblo Tribe, New Mexico: Repeals a 1926\ndefects that were not detected at the time\nprogram to recruit and aid Indians in pursu-\nstatute which subjects Pueblo tribal lands\nof purchase. H.R. 5398. Public Law 94-50,\ning health centers; a preparatory scholar-\nto condemnation pursuant to State law. S.\napproved July 2, 1975 (225)\nship program for the final two academic\n217. P/S May 21, 1975. (VV)\nAugust 1, 1975\nCONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE\n14707\nINTERNATIONAL\ntary codes for the movement of livestock and\nthe President to request all Vietnamese\nArts and artifacts indemnity: Authorizes\nother animals in international trade. Ex. M,\nparties to reopen discussion toward the\nthe Federal Council on the Arts and the\n93d-2d. Resolution of ratification agreed to\nimplementation of the Agreement on End-\nHumanities to make indemnity agreements\nMay 5, 1975. (162)\ning the War and Restoring Peace in Viet-\nagainst loss or damage of specified art works\nTurkey-Military assistance: Amends the\nnam, to encourage those elements seeking a\nand artifacts brought into this country for\nForeign Assistance Act of 1961-and related\npolitical settlement, and to make known\nexhibitions which the Secretary of State or\ncontinuing resolutions (the terms of which\nthat American. assistance to all Viet-\nhis designee deem to be in the national inter-\nhave expired)-to make possible on a con-\nnamese will depend on the degree of\n1800. P/S July 25, 1975. (VV)\ntingent basis the resumption of United\ngood faith efforts made by them to ob-\nCambodia-food aid: States as the sense\nStates military assistance to Turkey, and to\ntain a cease-fire and political solution to\nof the Senate that 50 percent of the food\nprovide that the President shall make month-\nthe conflict; and directs the President to\ncommodities which the President has budg-\nly reports to the Congress on progress to-\nreport to the Senate, within 30 days, on the\netad for Cambodia under title I of the Agri-\nward the conclusion of a negotiated solution\nsteps he has taken. S. Res. 133. Senate\ncultural Trade Development and Assistance\nof the Cyprus conflict. S. 846. P/S May 19,\nadopted Apr. 21, 1975. (VV)\nAct of 1954 which is delivered after the date\n1975; House rejected July 23, 1975. (190)\nVietnamese refugee aid authorization:\nthisdresolution is agreed to and prior to\nTurkey-Military assistance; board for in-\nAuthorizes $455 million, without fiscal year\nJuly 1975, be made available for humani-\nternational broadcasting: Authorizes re-\nlimitation, for assistance to and in behalf\ntarian purposes under Public Law 480 title\nsumption of the sale of arms to Turkey\nof Cambodian and Vietnamese refugees\nII humanitarian grant assistance and be ad-\nunder the Foreign Military Sales Act upon\nutilizing procedures and administrative\nministered by voluntary agencies already\ncertification to Congress by the President\nmachinery established under the Migration\nestablished in Cambodia. S. Res. 94. Senate\nthat the furnishing of defense items to\nand Refugee Assistance Act of 1962; re-\nadopted Mar. 10, 1975. (VV)\nTurkey is important to the national se-\nquires the President to keep the appropri-\nIsrael: Expresses the displeasure of the\ncurity interest of the United States, with\nate committees of Congress fully and cur-\nSenate with respect to the attempts by some\nthe provision that this authority shall be\nrently informed regarding the use of funds\nof the nonalined Third World nations to\neffective only while Turkey shall observe\nand the exercise of activities carried out\narpel Israel from membership in the United\nthe cease-fire and shall neither increase its\npursuant to this act and requires submis-\nNations and states the Senate's intent to\nforces on Cyprus nor transfer to Cyprus\nsion of a plan for their resettlement or re-\nreview all present United States commit-\nany U.S. supplied implements of war; re-\nturn, and further requires the President to\nments to the Third World nations involved\nquests the President to initiate discussions\nsubmit periodic reports on the status of his\nin the event of Israel's expulsion as well as\nwith Greece to determine the most urgent\nefforts to retrieve all amounts previously\nthe continued membership in the United Na-\nneeds of Greece for economic and military\nauthorized for assistance to South Vietnam\ntions. Res. 214. Senate adopted June 18,\nassistance and requires a report by him to\nand Cambodia excluding the 898 million\n1975.(VV)\nCongress within 60 days after enactment of\nallocated to the State Department for the\nJapan-U.S. Friendship Trust Fund: Cre-\nthis act on such discussions together with\nmovement of refugees. H.R. 6755. Public Law\nates a Japan-U.S. Friendship Trust Fund to\nhis recommendations for such assistance;\n94-23, approved May 23, 1975. (186)\nsupport a variety of mutual educational and\nalso requires report from the President\nVietnamese refugees: States as the sense\ncultural: studies, facilities, exchanges, and\nwithin 60 days on the progress made during\nof the Senate that State and local govern-\nother activities between Japan and the U.S.;\nthis period toward the conclusion of a ne-\nments, with the assistance of voluntary and\nauthorizes therefor the transfer of $32 mil-\ngotiated solution of the Cyprus conflict; and\ncivic organizations, should join with the\nlion from the proceeds of the Okinawa Re-\nAuthorizes appropriations for the Board\nFederal Government in assuming responsi-\nversion Agreement and approximately $14\nfor International Broadcasting for fiscal\nbility for the sponsorship, resettlement and\nmillion from U.S. accounts in Japan under\nyear 1976 in the amount of $65,640,000. S.\nassimilation of Indochinese refugees into\n2230. P/S July 31, 1975. (373)\nAmerican communities. S. Res. -187. Senate\nthe G.A.R.I.O.A. (Government and Relief in\nOccupied Areas) of which the interest and\nUnited Nations peacekeeping forces in\nadopted June 18, 1975. (VV)\nup to 5 percent of the principal may be used\nMiddle East: Authorizes such appropriations\nVietnamese refugees welcome: Welcomes\nas may be necessary for the payment of the\non behalf of the Senate the latest exiles to\nannually to support these activities; and\nestablishes a Commission to administer the\nUnited Nations peacekeeping forces in the\nAmerican shores-the refugees from South\nMiddle East for the period beginning Octo-\nVietnam and Cambodia. S. Res. 148. Senate\nprogram. S. 824. P/S June 13, 1975. (VV)\nMiddle East dispute: Endorses the efforts\nber 25, 1974, and $5.7 million in supplemen-\nadopted May 8, 1975. (168)\ntal payments for the period prior to Octo-\nWorld Food Conference: Endorses the\nof and commends the Secretary of State and\nthe President in trying to achieve a peace-\nber 25, 1974, to meet the U.S. share of peace-\nWorld Food Conference of 1976 to be held\nful. resolution of the Middle East disputes\nkeeping expenses in excess of those origi-\nin Ames, Iowa from June 27 through July\nand urges the Secretary to continue to use his\nnally anticipated. S. 818. Public Law 94-37,\n1, 1976, and commends the Iowa State Uni-\napproved June 19, 1975. (VV)\ngood auspices to help the parties in dispute\nversity of Science and Technology for a hu-\nVietnam and Cambodia-humanitarian\nabandon intransigence and see the wisdom\nmanitarian undertaking of international\nassistance: Authorizes the President to use\nof these objectives. S. Res. 119. Senate adopt-\nsignificance. S. Con. Res. 19. Senate adopted\nany noncommitted funds available for mill-\ned Mar. 24, 1975. (VV)\nApr. 25, 1975; House adopted June 17, 1975.\ntary assistance for South Vietnam and Cam-\nNuclear--Non-Proliferation Treaty: En-\n(VV)\nbodia for humanitarian assistance for South\ndorses the purpose of the conference or par-\nMEMORIALS, TRIBUTES, AND MEDALS\nVietnamese and Cambodian refugees. S.\nties in Geneva reviewing the operation of\n1696. P/S May 8, 1975. (VV)\nAleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn: Authorizes the\nthe Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty to as-\nVietnam-assistance and evacuation: Au-\nPresident to declare by proclamation that\nsure that its purposes and provisions are\nthorizes (1) the use of the armed forces, if\nAleksandr I. Scizhenitsyn shall be an Hon-\nbeing realized and commends the President\nthe President determines such use is neces-\norary citizen of the United States. S.J. Res.\nfor his commitment to furthering the ob-\nsary, in the expeditious withdrawal of the\n36. P/S Mar. 20, 1975. (VV)\nJectives of this Treaty. S. Res. 146. Senate\nremaining American citizens and dependents\nAmerican Revolution Bicentennial com-\nadopted May 6, 1975. (VV)\nfrom South Vietnam and the withdrawal of\nmemorative medals: Authorizes the Secretary\nRomanin-most favored nation status:\nsuch foreign nationals as may be brought\nof the Treasury to strike and furnish to the\nStates the sense of the Senate that the\nout along with U.S. citizens and their de-\nAmerican Revolution Bicentennial Admin-\nPresident should certify to Congress that he\npendents; (2) $177 million in unappropri-\nistration a maximum of 25,000 medals com-\nwill use his authority under the Trade Act\nated balances of previous authorizations for\nmemorating up to 21 ethnic heroes of the\nof 1974.t terminate by Executive order most\neconomic aid to Indochina which will be\nAmerican Revolution to be selected by the\nfavored nation status to Romania if Roma-\navailable for humanitarian assistance to and\nBicentennial Administration. S. 371. P/S\nnia engages in discriminatory emigration\nevacuation programs from South Vietnam;\nJune 6, 1975. (VV)\npractices as detailed in sections 402 and 409\nand (3) additional humanitarian assistance\nApollo-Soyuz test project: Congratulates\nof the Trade Act. S. Res. 219. Senate adopted\nin South Vietnam in the amount of $150\nthe National Aeronautics and Space Admin-\nJuly 25, 1975. (VV)\nmillion to be dispersed through interna-\nistration and the Soviet Academy of Sciences\nApproves the extension of non-discrimi-\ntional organizations and voluntary relief\nnatory treatment with respect to the prod-\nagencies to the extent feasible; requires a\non the joint Apollo-Soyuz test project. S. Res.\nquarterly report from the President to the\n222. Senate adopted July 26, 1975. (VV)\nnets of the Socialist Republic of Romania\ntransmitted by the President to the Con-\nCongress regarding the amount and nature\nBess Truman's birthday: Extends best\nof assistance, the expected recipients, the or-\nwishes to Elizabeth Wallace Truman on the\ngress on April 25, 1975. S. Con. Res. 35. Sen-\nganizations involved in the distribution and\noccasion of her ninetieth birthday. S. Res.\nate adopted July 25,- 1975; House adopted\nthe means of distribution: and contains\n65. Senate adopted Feb. 7, 1975. (VV)\nJuly 28, 1975. (330)\nother provisions. H.R. 6096 (S. 1484). P/H\nBoy Scouts of America: Pays tribute to the\nTreaties\nApr. 24, 1975; P/H Apr. 24, 1975; P/S amend-\nBoy Scouts of America on the occasion of\nInternational Office of Epizootics: Estab-\ned Apr. 24, 1975; Senate agreed to conference\nits 65th anniversary. S. Con. Res. 6. Senate\nUshed an International Information Office\nreport Apr. 25, 1975; House rejected confer-\nadopted Jan. 28, 1975. (VV)\nof Episootics to report on the outbreak of\nence report May 1, 1975. NOTE: (The con-\nGirl Scouts of America: Pays tribute to\nanimal diseases, provide and exchange of\nference report was rejected by the House\nthe Girl Scouts of America on the occasion\ntechnical information on the control of\nbecause American evacuation of South Viet-\nof the 63d anniversay of its founding. S. Con.\nanimal diseases and provide uniform sani-\nnam had been completed.) (145, 152)\nRes. 22. Senate adopted Mar. 6, 1975. (VV)\nVietnam-peace negotiations: Calls upon\nInternational Ladies Garment Workers\n14708\nCONGRESSIONAL RECORD\nAugust 1, 1975\nUnion: Commends the International Ladies\nlands within the Guadalupe Mountains Na-\non the retired list of the Regular Air Force\nGarment Workers on its 75th anniversary. S.\ntional Park, Texas, for other lands which will\nwith pay and other benefits based on a re-\nRes. 194. Senate adopted June 25, 1975. (VV)\nprovide an improved access road to the Mc-\ntirement date of February 1, 1969. S. 182.\nKing Faisal, death of: Expresses the SOF-\nKittrick Canyon portion of the park. S. 313.\nSenate rejected May 20, 1975. (193)\nrow of the Senate upon the death of King\nP/S June 4, 1975.\nStanley K. Hatbaway, of Wyoming, to be\nFaisal of Saudi Arabia. S. Res. 120. Senate\nHells Canyon National Recreation Area:\nSecretary of Interior: Nomination confirmed\nadopted Mar. 26, 1975. (VV)\nEstablishes the Hells Canyon National Recre-\nJune 11, 1975. (220)\nMartin Luther King: Commemorates the\nation Area in the States of Idaho, Oregon,\nCarla Anderson Hills, of California, to be\nforty-sixth anniversary of the birth of the\nand Washington to be comprised of an ap-\nSecretary of Housing and Uroan Develop-\nReverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr., on\nproximate 100-mile area with specified parts\nment: Nomination confirmed Mar. 5, 1975.\nJanuary 15, 1929, and honors his contribu-\ndesignated as recreational, scenic and wild;\n(44)\ntions to the cause of social progress and\nand deauthorizes the Asotin Dam which was\nThomas J. Meskill, of Connecticut, to be\neconomic justice for all Americans. S. Res. 14.\nauthorized under the provisions of the Flood\nU.S. Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit:\nSenate adopted Jan. 16, 1975. (VV)\nControl Act of 1962. S. 322. P/S June 2, 1975.\nNomination confirmed Apr. 22, 1975. (141)\nRabbi Menachem Schneerson: Congratul-\n(VV)\nPROCLAMATIONS\nates Rabbi Menachem Schneerson on the ob-\nIndian trails: Provides for the study of\nservance of his twenty-fifth anniversary,\nthe Indian Nations Trail in Oklahoma for\nAmerican Business Day: Designates May 13\nJanuary 22, 1975, as leader of the Movement\npossible designation as a National Trail un-\nof each year as \"American Business Day\".\nof Lubavitch. S. Res. 22. Senate adopted Jan.\nder the National Trails Systems Act. S. 1123.\nS.J. Res. 15. P/S Mar. 20, 1975. (VV)\nP/S May 21, 1975. (VV)\nAmerican Institute of Banking Week: Pro-\n21, 1975. (VV)\nRoy Wilkins: Honors Roy Wilkins, Execu-\nIndoor recreation facilities: Amends the\nclaims the week of May 25 to 31, 1975, as\ntive Director of the NAACP, on the occasion\n\"National American Institute of Banking\nLand and Water Conservation Fund Act by\nof his being named \"American of the Year\"\nWeek\". S.J. Res. 58. P/S Apr. 18, 1975. (VV)\nadding new authority which permits a State\nby the American Religious Town Hall Meet-\nBuchenwald concentration camp: Pro-\nto use not more than 25 percent of its total\ning, Inc., in Dallas, Texas. S. Res. 35. Senate\nclaims April 6, 1975, as a day of observance\nannual allocation from the Fund for the\nof the liberation of the survivors of the\nadopted Jan. 27, 1975. (VV)\nplanning and development of sheltered rec-\nTom Steed Reservoir: Designates the\nBuckenwald concentration camp. S.J. Res. 56.\nreational facilities within specified areas thus\nMountain Park Reservoir, Oklahoma, as the\nP/S Mar. 20, 1975. (VV)\npermitting the enclosure of swimming pools,\nTom Steed Reservoir. S. 1531. P/S August 1,\nProclaims April 6, 1975, as a day of obser-\nice skating rinks, tennis courts, and similar\nvance of the liberation of the survivors of the\n1975. (VV)\noutdoor facilities for year-round use where\nU.S. flag display: Provides that the Amer-\nBuchenwald concentration camp. S. Res. 123.\nclimate now controls the season or where\nican flag may be flown for 24 hours of each\nSenate adopted Mar. 26, 1975. (VV)\nthere is a shortage of available land. S. 288.\nday in Valley Forge State Park, Valley Forge,\nCar care months: Designates May 1975 as\nP/S May 21, 1975. (VV)\nPa. S.J. Res. 98. Public Law 94-53, approved\n\"National Car Care Month\". S.J. Res. 57.\nKlondike Gold Rush National Historic\nJuly 3, 1975. (VV)\nP/S Mar. 20, 1975. (VV)\nPark, Washington and Alaska:- Authorizes\nVeterans' Day: Redesignates effective Jan-\nChild Abuse Awareness Week: Designates\nthe Secretary of the Interior to establish the\nuary 1, 1978, November 11 of each year as\nthe period of January 9 through January 15,\nKlondike Gold Rush National Historical\nVeterans Day and makes such day a legal\n1975, as \"National Child Abuse Awareness\nPark, an area of approximately 13,271 acres\npublic holiday. 331.. P/S Mar. 13, 1975.\nWeek\". Res. 43. Senate adopted Feb. 3, 1975.\nconsisting of the following four units: Pi-\n(VV)\n(VV)\noneer Square, Seattle, Washington and the\nVietnam veterans: Commends those Amer-\nEarth Day: Designates March 21, 1975, as\nSkagway, Chilkoot Trail, and White Pass\nicans, living and dead, who participated in\n\"Earth Day\". H.J. Res. 258. Public Law 94-8,\nunits in Alaska. S. 98-P/S June 4, 1975.\nthe Southeast Asian conflict and extends\napproved Mar. 21, 1975. (VV)\n(VV)\ngraditude to them and their families. S. Res.\nEnergy Conservation Month: Declares the\nSaline water authorization: Authorizes $4.1\n171. Senate adopted May 22, 1975. (VV)\nperiod from February 16 to March 15, 1975,\nmillion for fiscal year: 1976 for the Federal\nas \"Energy Conservation Month\"; requests\nNATURAL RESOURCES-NATIONAL HISTORIC\nsaline water conversion program conducted\nthe President to report to Congress by\nSITES\nby the Secretary of the Interior including\nMarch 31, 1975, on the steps taken to promote\nAmerican Falls Dam replacement: Amends\n$250,000-fo completion of research on the\nenergy conservation and their results and on\nthe Act authorizing the replacement of the\nfreeze crystallization process of water puri-\nany recommendations for legislation neces-\nAmerican Falls Dam through the use of non-\nfication which was developed as an advanced\nsary to implement a continuing program of\nFederal financing by the American Falls\nwater desalination process. H.R. 3109. Public\nenergy conservation; and requests the Presi-\nReservoir District, Idaho, to provide that the\nLaw 94-38, approved June 19, 1975. (VV)\ndent to report monthy to the American peo-\ndam and related facilities constitute solely\nVolunteers in the parks: Increases the\nple and Congress on the status of energy\nwater facilities for purposes of section 103\nannual authorization for the Volunteers in\nconservation initiatives and their effective-\nof the Internal Revenue Code thus assuming\nthe Parks Program from $100,000 to $250,000.\nness, domestic energy supplies and shortages,\nthat bonds issued by the reservoir district to\n896. P/S May 1, 1975. (VV)\nenergy imports and the impact of available\nfinance such construction are tax exempt.\nWilderness areas\nsupplies or shortages on the economy of and\nS. 1152. P/S July 7, 1975. (VV)\nEagles Nest Wilderness, Colorado: Desig-\nemployment in the United States. S. Res. 59,\nAssateague Island National Seashore,\nnates a 128,084 acre area in the Arapaho and\nSenate adopted Feb. 5, 1975 (VV).\nMaryland and Virginia: Amends the 1965\nWhite River National Forests, Colorado as\nHistoric Preservation Week: Designates the\nlaw which provided for the establishment of\nthe Eagle Nest Wilderness. S. 268. P/S June 5,\nweek beginning May 12, 1975, as \"National\nAssateague Island National Seashore in the\n1975. (VV)\nHistoric Preservation Week\". H.J. Res. 242.\nStates of Maryland and Virginia to repeal\nFlat Tops Wilderness, Colorado: Designates\nPublic Law 94-21, approved May 9, 1975. (VV)\nsections 7 and 9 mandating the construction\na 235,230 acre area in the Routt and White\nHobby Month: Designates October 1975 as\nof roads and overnight and other public\nRiver National Forests, Colorado, as the Flat\n\"Hobby Month\". S.J. Res. 84. P/S June 19,\naccommodations on the island and author-\nTops Wilderness. S. 267. P/S June 5, 1975.\n1975. (VV)\nizes the Secretary of the Interior to hold\n(VV)\nHonor America: Declares the 21-days from\nhearings and make payments to the County\nSheep Mountain Wilderness: Designates a\nFlag Day through Independence Day as a\nof Worcester, Maryland, on claims for com-\n52,000 acre area in the Angeles and San Ber-\nperiod to honor America. S.J. Res. 92. Public\npensation for damages or other losses in-\nnardino National Forests as the Sheep Moun-\nLaw 94-33, approved June 13, 1975. (VV)\ncurred by the county as a result of the re-\ntain Wilderness. S. 74. P/S August 1, 1975.\nHunting and Fishing Day: Designates the\npeal of these sections. S. 82. P/S June 4,\n(VV)-\nfourth Saturday of September 1975, as \"Na-\n1975. (VV)\nSnow Mountain DeFacto Wilderness: Des-\ntional Hunting and Fishing Day\". S.J. Res.\nFranklin D. Roosevelt National Historic\nSite: Authorizes the acceptance of additional\nignates an approximate 37,000 acre area in\n34. P/S May 8, 1975. (VV)\nlands for the home of the Franklin D. Roose-\nthe Mendocino National Forest, California,\nIndian Day: Designates September 28, 1975,\nknown as the \"Snow Mountain DeFacto Wil-\nas \"National Indian Day\". S.J. Res. 44. P/S\nvelt National Historic Site in Hyde Park,\nderness Area\" for study for possible inclu-\nMay 8, 1975. (VV)\nNew York, and authorizes an additional\nsion in the National Wilderness Preservation\nMusic in Our Schools Day: Designates\namount, not to exceed $104,000; for decvelop-\nSystem. S. 1391. P/S August 1, 1975. (VV)\nMarch 13, 1975, as \"Music in Our Schools\nment purposes. H.R. 2808. Public Law 94-19,\nDay\". S.J. Res. 18. P/S Feb. 19, 1975. (VV)\napproved Apr. 30, 1975. (VV)\nNOMINATIONS\nNewspaper Week: Designates October 5\nGrand Canyon National Park, Arizona:\n(Action by roll call vote)\nthrough 11, 1975, as \"Newspaper Week\". S.J.\nProvides for a study of the enlarged Grand\nAlexander P. Butterfield: Authorizes the\nRes. 46. P/S May 8, 1975. (VV)\nCanyon National Park for possible inclusion\nPresident to appoint Alexander P. Butterfield\nNewspaper Carrier Day: Designates October\nin the wilderness system pursuant to the\n(formerly a retired colonel, United States Air\n11, 1975, as \"Newspaper Carrier Day\". S.J.\nprovisions of the Wilderness Act. H.R. 4109.\nForce, until he resigned his commission in\nRes. 46. P/S May 8, 1975. (VV)\nPublic Law 94-31, approved June 10, 1975.\norder to meet the eligibility requirements\nNorwegian-American Day: Designates Oc-\n(vv)\nthat the Administrator of the Federal Avia-\ntober 9, 1975, as \"Norwegian-American Day\".\nGuadalupe Mountains National Park,\ntion Administration be a civilian at the time\nS. Res. 135. Senate adopted June 19, 1975.\nTexas: Authorizes the exchange of certain\nof his nomination) to the grade of colonel\n(VV)\nFORD\n1975\nCONGRESSIONAL RECORD SENATE\n14709\nFloor privileges: Amends rule XXXIII of\nconflict with specific legislative authority;\nDay: Designates \"National the Shut-in first Sunday Day\".\nthe Standing Rules of the Senate to extend\n(10) violation or suspected violation of any\nas\n1975.\nprivileges of the Senate floor to the Parlia-\nState or Federal statute by any intelligence\n(VV)\nw abservance: P/S May Designates 8, the States\nmentarian Emeritus of the Senate. S. Res.\nagency or person on its behalf, including\n- 15 through the Con. 22 as Res. \"United 47. Senate\n196. Senate adopted July 10, 1975. (VV)\nsurreptitious entries, surveillance, and illegal\nGovernment intelligence: Establishes a\nopening or monitoring of U.S. mail; (11)\ntimetable for Senate consideration of and\nwhether any of the existing laws are inade-\nadvertised Typeth July Art Month: 11. Month\". 1975. Designates (VV) S.J. Res. March 8. P/S 1975 Feb.\naction on legislative proposals relating to\nquate to safeguard the rights of American\ncontinuing congressional oversight of Gov-\ncitizens, to improve control of intelligence\n1\nArt\nernment intelligence and other surveillance\nactivities and to resolve uncertainties as to\n(1)\nactivities. S. Res. 231. Senate adopted July 31,\nthe authority of U.S. intelligence and related\n1975. (VV)\nagencies; (12) whether there is unnecessary\ncurrent rule: Amends rule XXII (cloture)\nNew Hampshire Senate contest: Suspends\nduplication of expenditure and effort in the\nthe Standing Rules of the Senate to\nRule IV of the Rules for regulation of the\ncollection and processing of intelligence in-\nI\nfrom two-thirds present and voting\nSenate wing of the United States Capitol to\nformation by agencies; and (13) the extent\n. sonstitutional three-fifths of the mem-\npermit radio, television and photographic\nand necessity of overt and covert intelligence\nawait (or 60 Senators) the number of Sen-\ncoverage of all proceedings of the Senate in\nactivities in the United States and abroad;\n- required to vote for ending debate ex-\nopen session with respect to the determina-\nauthorizes the committee to recommend new\nsmit on a measure or motion to amend the\ntion of the contested New Hampshire Sen-\nlegislation with regard to its findings and to\n- rules, which shall require an affima-\nate seat contingent upon prior agreements\nmake a final report of the results of the\n- vote by two-thirds of the Senators pres-\nlimiting debate thereon; provides that such\ninvestigation; provides that the committee\n1 and voting. S. Res. 4. Senate adopted\nbroadcasting shall be in conformity with\nshall prevent disclosure of information relat-\nyear.\nprocedures agreed upon by the joint leader-\ning to CIA or other intelligence activities\nCommission on the Operation of the Sen-\nship; and requires the leadership to assure\nwhich would adversely affect intelligence\nate: Establishes a Commission to make an\nthat the most advanced technology is em-\nactivities in foreign countries; prohibits\nIndependent, impartial overall study of the\nployed in televising these proceedings espe-\ncommittee personnel from accepting any\norganization and operation of the Senate in-\ncially with respect to the selection of cam-\nhonorarium, royalty or other payment for a\netading (1) the functioning of Members, of-\neras that require no additional lighting in the\nspeaking engagement, article, or book in\nand employees in the light of the re-\nSenate Chamber. S. Res. 177. Senate adopted\nconnection with the investigation; and re-\nsponsibilities of the Senate in the area of\nJune 9, 1975. Note: Agreement could not be\nquires security clearance for employees who\nlew-making, representation, and over-sight,\nreached between the networks and the joint\nhave access to classified information. S. Res.\n(1) conflicts in the programming of business,\nleadership as to lighting requirements.) (VV)\n21. Senate adopted Jan. 27, 1975.-(1)\n(3) office accommodations and facilities, (4)\nDeclares the New Hampshire Senate Seat\nAuthorizes the Select Committee to ob-\ninformation resources, and (5) internal man-\nvacant immediately. S. Res. 202. Senate re-\ntain data contained in tax returns provided\nagement administrative support structure;\njected July 9, 1975. (269)\nthat names, addresses, and personal identi-\ndoes not include within the purview of the\nNew Hampshire Senate vacancy-Select\nficaions are presented in such a form as not\nCommission an examiation of the question\nCommittee on Nutrition and Human Needs:\nto identify the individual tax returns from\nof the jurisdictions of the committees over\nDeclares a vacancy in the contested New\nwhich the data is derived. S. Res. 167. Sen-\nsubject matter; provides for the appoint-\nHampshire Senate seat as of August 8, 1975,\nate adopted May 22, 1975. (VV)\nment of Commissioners from private life\nso that New Hampshire may hold another\nAmends S. Res. 21 to increase the author-\nand 2.ex officio non voting Commissioners\nelection; authorizes the Select Committee on\nization for expenditures of the Select Com-\nwho are presently officers or employees of the\nNutrition and Human Needs to expend not to\nmittee from $750,000 to $1.5 million of which\nBenate; requires an interim report by March\nexceed $485,000 during the 1975 investigative\nnot to exceed $300,000 shall be for the pro-\n1976, and a final report, together with its\nyear for increase in investigations. S. Res. 54.\ncurement of consultants. S. Res. 165. Senate\nfindings and recommendations, by Septem-\nber S. Res. 277. Senate adopted\nSenate adopted July 30, 1975. (VV)\nadopted June 6, 1975. (VV)\nSelect Committee on Intelligence: Author-\nAmends S. Res. 21 to increase the expendi-\nJuly 29, 1975. (VV)\nizes $750,000 for the establishment of an 11-\nture authorization of the Select Committee\nCommittee expenses: Continues through\nmember select committee composed of six\nthrough February 29, 1976 from $1.15 mil-\nMay 31, 1975, the authority of Senate Com-\nDemocrats and five Republicans to investi-\nlion to $2.25 million of which not to exceed\nmittees to pay employees and make expend-\ngate and study governmental operations\n$600,000 shall be for the procurement of con-\nitures for inquiries and investigations. S.\nwith respect to intelligence activities and\nsultants. S. Res. 218. Senate adopted July 31,\nRes. 111. Senate adopted Mar. 17, 1975. (VV)\nthe extent, if any, to which illegal, improper,\n1975. (VV)\nContinues through July 15, 1975, the au-\nor unethical activities were engaged in by\nSenate photograph: Provides for a tempo-\nthority of the Senate committees to pay em-\nany agency of the Federal Government or by\nrary suspension of rule IV of the Rules for\nployees and make expenditures for inquiries\nany persons, acting individually or in com-\nthe Regulation of the Senate Wing of the\nand investigations. S. Res. 191. Senate\nbination with others, on behalf of the Fed-\nCapitol (which prohibits the taking of pic-\nadopted June 23, 1975. (VV)\neral Government; empowers the committee\ntures in the Senate Chamber) for the pur-\nContinues through July 31, 1975, the au-\nto require by subpena the attendance of wit-\npose of permitting the United States Capitol\nthority of the Senate Committees to pay em-\nnesses and the production of evidence; di-\nHistorical Society to photograph the Senate\nployees and make expenditures for inquiries\nrects an investigation of the following mat-\nin actual session and authorizes the Ser-\nand investigations. S. Res. 207. Senate\nters among others: (1) whether the Central\ngeant at Arms to make the necessary ar-\nadopted July 15, 1975. (VV)\nIntelligence Agency has conducted an illegal\nrangements with a minimum of disruption\nCommittee staffing: Amends Senate Rule\ndomestic intelligence operation; (2) the con-\nto Senate proceedings. S. Res. 217. Senate\nXXV to authorize each Senator to employ\nduct of domestic intelligence or counterin-\nadopted July 25, 1975. (VV)\npersonal staff persons to assist in committee\ntelligence operations against citizens by the\nWitness fees: Increases the limitations\nduties; allows funds for this purpose in an\nFBI or any other Federal agency; (3) the\nwith regard to daily witness fees and trans-\namount equivalent to that for three pro-\norigin and disposition of the so-called\nportation expenses payable to -witnesses\nfessional positions-two for all standing com-\nHuston Plan to apply intelligence agency\nsummoned to appear before the Senate or\n:mittees except for the District of Columbia,\ncapabilities against individuals or organiza-\nany of its committees as follows: Witness\nPost Office and Civil Service, Rules and\ntions within the U.S.; (4) the extent to which\nfees-from $25 to $35 a day; transportation\nAdministration and Veterans' Affairs Com-\nthe FBI, the CIA and others coordinate their\nexpenses for not more than 600 miles-from\nmittees, and allows one position for these\nrespective activities; (5) the extent to which\n20 cents to 35 cents per mile; and transpor-\nfour standing committees and select, special,\ndomestic intelligence or counterintelligence\ntation expenses for more than 600 miles—\nand joint committees; provides that a Sen-\nactivities within the United States by the\nfrom 12 cents to 20 cents per mile. S. Res.\nator who serves on three of the standing\nCIA conforms to its legislative charter; (6)\n17. Senate adopted June 4, 1975. (VV)\ncommittees in the category for which two\npast and present interpretation by the Di-\npositions are provided and who does not\nTRANSPORTATION-COMMUNICATIONS\nrector of Intelligence of the responsibility to\nserve on any of the other standing commit-\nprotect intelligence sources; (7) the extent\nAirport and airway development: Extends\ntees for which one position is provided may\nand nature of executive branch oversight as\nto September 30, 1975, the authorization for\nuse all three positions for his standing com-\nwell as congressional oversight of all intelli-\nairport development grants contained in the\nmittees; and offsets the number of positions\ngence activities; (8) the need for specific leg-\nAirport and Airway Development Act of\nallowed by the number of present employees\nislative authority to govern the operation of\n1970, as amended. S. 1972. P/S June 24, 1975.\nallocated to a Senator. S. Res. 60. Senate\nany intelligence agencies of the Federal Gov-\n(VV)\nadopted June 12, 1975. (225)\nernment without explicit statutory author-\nAmtrak-Penn Central: Authorizes an ad-\nAmends S. Res. 60, to direct the Secretary\nity, such as the Defense Intelligence Agency\nditional $347 million to insure the contin-\nof the Senate to make available for public\nand the National Security Agency; (9) the\nuation of essential rail services in the North-\ninspection names and total aggregate com-\nextent to which intelligence agencies are\neast and Midwest under the Regional Rail\npensation of any professional staff appointed\ngoverned by Executive orders, rules or regu-\nReorganization Act (Public Law 93-236);\nto assist Senators in connection with their\nlations either published or secret and the\nincreases from $85 million to $282 million\ncommittee responsibilities. S. Res. 182. Sen-\nextent to which these Executive orders,\nFederal grants to bankrupt railroads in the\nate adopted June 13, 1975. (VV)\nrules or regulations interpret, expand, or\nNortheast and Midwest to keep them in op-\nS 14710\nCONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE\nAugust 1, 1975\neration until a plan being developed by the\ndies; (2) ship operating-differential subsi-\nissued; permits the Commission to extend\nU.S. Rail Association becomes effective after\ndies; (3) research and development; (4) re-\nservice orders for not to exceed an aggregate\nits submission to Congress by March 28,\nserve fleet; (5) maritime training at the\nof 240 days instead of the present 180 day pe-\n1975; increases from $150 million to $300\nMerchant Marine Academy at Kings Point,\nriod; and provides for repayment, within 30\nmillion loan guarantees to bankrupt rail-\nN.Y.; and (6) financial assistance to State\ndays, to carriers ordered to so operate. S. 917.\nroads to maintain and improve rail facilities\nmarine schools; authorizes additional sup-\nP/S Apr. 28, 1975; P/H amended June 23, 1975\nuntil the new system is in operation and\nplemental amounts for increases in pay, re-\n(VV)\ngives the Secretary of Transportation more\ntirement, or other employee benefits author-\nized by law and in operating expenses of the\nRailroad unemployment and sickness.\nflexibility in deciding how and when the\nguarantees will be used; provides a mech-\nMerchant Marine Academy; clarifies Con-\nbenefits: Amends the Railroad Unemploy-\nanism for allowing a Federal district court\ngressional intent with respect to the capital\nment Insurance Act to raise the maximum\noverseeing a reorganization to reconsider\nconstruction funds authorized by section 607\ndaily benefit for unemployment or sickness\nthe decision that a bankrupt railroad was\nand the relationship of such funds to the\nfrom $12.70 to $24 a day for the period\ncapable of reorganization on an income basis\ninvestment tax credit provided by section 38\nJuly 1, 1975 through June 30, 1976, and to\nof the Internal Revenue Code to eliminate\n$25 a day thereafter; retains the basic bene-\nand thus outside of many parts of the Re-\nan impediment to the national policy to re-\nfit standards of replacement of 60 percent\ngional Rail Reorganization Act as in the\ncase of the Erie-Lackawanna; clarifies the\nbuild the merchant marine fleet; requires,\nof most recent wages; provides a program of\nposition of the Interstate Commerce Com-\nsubject to certain limitations, that not less\nextended unemployment compensation\nthan 10 percent of appropriated funds be\nbenefits during periods of high unemploy-\nmission's Rail Services Planning Office during\nallocated to serve the foreign trade require-\nment for railroad employees with less than\nthe reorganization period by making it ex-\nments of the ports of each of the four. sea-\n10 years service so that they are protected\nplicit that they are to continue representing\nthe interests of the small communities and\ncoasts of the United States (Atlantic, Pacific,\nas railroad employees with more service now\nGulf, and Great Lakes); and increases from\nare: changes the formula for employer con-\nusers during the whole reorganizing process\nand authorizes the Office to hold public hear-\n$5 billion to $8 billion the limitation on the\ntributions to increase the amount carriers\naggregate unpaid principal on obligations\npay, into the railroad unemployment insur-\nings on any supplement to the preliminary\nsystem plan; provides that no railroad in\nguaranteed by Title XI Federal ship mortgage\nance fund; provides statutory authority for\nguarantee program. S. 1542. P/S Apr. 29, 1975;\nthe Railroad Retirement Board to borrow\nreorganization shall withhold from a State or\nsubdivision any tax collected from a tenant\nP/H amended May 12, 1975; In conference.\nfunds from the Railroad Retirement Ac-\nof its property and imposes a maximum fine\n(VV)\ncount if it finds that the unemployment\nof $10,000 for violations; and contains other\nRailroad improvement and employment:\ninsurance account is insufficient to meet its\nCreates a supplemental public service em-\nobligations for benefits; and contains other\nprovisions. S. 281. Public Law 94-5, approved\nployment program to accelerate the repair\nprovisions. H.R. 8714. Public Law 94-\nFeb. 2, 1975. (5,28)\nand rehabilitation of railroad roadbed and\napproved\n1975. (VV)\nAmtrak supplemental authorization: Pro-\nvides a $63 million supplemental authoriza-\nfacilities which are essential to national\nShrimp fisheries: Amends the Offshore\ntion for fiscal year 1975 to meet increased\ntransportation needs; authorizes $600 million\nShrimp Fisheries Act to implement amend-\nto the Secretary of Transportation to make\nments to the shrimp fishing agreement be-\ncosts identified as (a) railroad performance\nincentive contract payments of an additional\ngrants to States, local transportation au-\ntween the United States and Brazil (Ex. D,\nthorities, railroads, regional commissions and\n94th-1st) by making technical amend-\n$21.5 million; (b) settlement of the Amtrak/\nsimilar bodies to enable them to hire persons\nments to the Act regarding the life of the\nPenn Central contractual dispute, which has\nresulted in an additional expense of $22.9\nfor approved railroad roadbed and facility\nagreement, the permissible number of vessels\nmillion; (c) additional expenses in Amtrak's\nrepair on rehabilitation projects; authorizes\nallowed to fish in a defined area at any\nan additional $100 million to enable the Sec-\nparticular time, the fees for licenses, and\ncar overhaul program of $5 million; and (d)\nretary to assist grant recipients to purchase\nother changes needed to conform the Act\nincreased operating costs primarily due to in-\nmaterials or equipment for the approved\nwith the new agreement. H.R. 5709. Public\nflation of $49.7 million; and provides that the\nprojects if the recipient is financially unable\nLaw 94-58, approved July 24, 1975. (VV)\nsalary of the president of Amtrak may be as\nto acquire materials without assistance; pro-\nhigh as $85,000 instead of $30,000-the pres-\nTuna fisheries: Implements the agreement\nvides $100 million for loan guarantees for\nent salary ceiling. H.R. 4975. Public Law 94-\nbetween the United States and other fishing\nassistance in purchasing materials and\n25, approved May 26, 1975. (173)\nnations on the management and conserva-\nequipment; and contains other provisions.\ntion of Atlantic tunas (Ex H, 89th-2d):\nCargo vessels-passengers: Amends section\nS. 1730. P/S May 16, 1975. (189)\nauthorizes the Secretary of Commerce to\n26 of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, as\nRailroad safety-hazardous materials\nadminister the conservation program as it\namended, to authorize the Coast Guard in an\ntransportation authorizations: Authorizes\nrelates to fishing by U.S. citizens and ves-\nemergency situation to permit cargo vessels\n$35 million for fiscal year 1976 and $8,750,000\nsels; directs the Secretary to implement\nengaged in domestic trade to carry more\nfor the transition period July 1, 1976 through\nconservation recommendations of the gov-\nthan the 16 passengers currently authorized\nSeptember 30, 1976, to carry out the purposes.\nerning body created by the Convention, the\nby law. H.R. 5405. Public Law 94- ap-\nof the Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970\nInternational Commission for the Conserva-\nproved 1975. (VV)\nwhich prescribes regulations to ensure the\ntion of Atlantic Tunas; authorizes the use\nFederal-aid highway projects: Increase the\nsafety of the Nation's railroads; includes: $18\nof the Coast Guard, the U.S. Customs Serv-\nFederal matching share for Federal-aid high-\nmillion for safety inspection and enforce-\nice, and where appropriate, those of coastal\nways and certain mass transportation proj-\nment activities and increases the number of\n-States to enforce the act; authorizes the\nects to provide States unable to meet the\ninspectors from 350 to 500, $10 million for\nPresident to appoint Commissioners and\nmatching requirements for Federal-aid-high-\nsafety research and development, and $3.5\nalternate Commissioners to represent the\nway funds with moneys to cover Federal\nmillion for State participation programs;\nU.S. on the International Commission; es-\nHighway Administration apportionments up\namends the act to require the Secretary of\ntablishes an advisory committee to the U.S.\nto 100 percent. H.R. 3786. Public Law 94-30,\nTransportation to supply more information\nCommissioners; designates the Secretary of\napproved June 4, 1975. (VV)\non the transport of radioactive materials by\nState as the U.S. agency to receive reports,\nMaritime authorizations: Authorizes $562,-\nrail; and authorizes $7 million for fiscal year\nrequests and other communications of the\n933,000 for the following six 'categories of\n1976 and $1,750,000 for the transition period\nCommission and respond thereto with the\nprograms of the Maritime Administration for\nJuly 1-September 30, 1976, to carry out the\ndecisions to accept or object to recommenda-\nfiscal year 1975: (1) acquisition, construc-\npurposes of the Hazardous Materials Trans-\ntions of the Commission to be made jointly\ntion, or reconstruction of vessels and con-\nportation Act which regulates the transport\nwith the Secretary of Commerce, and the\nstruction-differential subsidies; (2) ship\nof hazardous materials by rail. S. 1462. Public\nSecretary of Transportation to make such\noperating-differential subsidies; (3) research\nLaw 94-56, approved July 19, 1975. (VV)\ndecisions in matters pertaining to enforce-\nand development; (4) reserve fleet; (5) mari-\nRailroad temporary operating authority\nment: and contains other provisions. H.R.\ntime training at the Merchant Marine Aca-\n(Rock Island) Amends the Interstate Com-\n5522. Public Law 94- approved\ndemy at Kings Point, N.Y.; and (6) financial\nmerce Act to authorize the Interstate Com-\n1975. (VV)\nassistance to State marine schools; author-\nmerce Commission to grant temporary oper-\nVETERANS\nizes additional supplemental appropriations\nating authority to a carrier by railroad pend-\nDisability compensation and survivors\nfor increases in salaries, pay, retirement, or\ning a final determination by the Commission\nbenefits: Provides a 12 percent cost-of-living\nother employee benefits authorized by law;\nas in the case of the Chicago Rock Island and\nincrease in the rates of disability compensa-\nand requires that at least one regional office\nPacific Railroad Company which has entered\ntion for those veterans rated 50 percent dis-\nof the Maritime Administration be main-\nreorganization under section 77 of the Bank-\nabled or less and a 14 percent increase for\ntained for each of the four major seacoasts\nruptcy Act; authorizes the Commission to\nmore severly disabled veterans rated 60 per-\n(Atlantic, Gulf, Great Lakes, Pacific). S. 332.\ngrant temporary approval of the operation of\ncent to totally and permanently disabled:\nPublic Law 94-10, approved Mar. 23, 1975.\na railroad by another railroad applying to\nprovides a 12 percent cost-of-living increase\n(VV)\nconduct such operations if failure to do so\nin the rates of additional compensation for\nAuthorizes $543,618,000 for the following\nwould result in the destruction of railroad\ndependents of veterans whose disability is\nsix categories of programs of the Maritime\nproperties or limit future usefulness with no\nrated 50 percent or more; increases from $150\nAdministration for fiscal year 1976: (1) ac-\ndirect cost to the Federal government; di-\nto $175 the annual clothing allowance for a\nquisition, construction, or reconstruction of\nrects the Commission to report bi-monthly\nveteran who because of his compensable dis-\nvessels and construction-differential subsi-\nto Congress on the effects of any such orders\nability wears or uses a prosthetic or orthope-\nAugust 1, 1975\nCONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE\n14711\nappliance, including wheelchair, which the\nThe PRESIDING OFFICER. Without\naccording to my understanding and my\nare wade to wear out his clothing: makes\nobjection, it is so ordered.\nappraisal of the situation.\nafrective date of an award of increased com-\nMr. STENNIS. Mr. President, Senator\nI wish the membership was here to\npensation the earliest date that it is ascer- oc-\nTHURMOND cannot be in the Chamber at\nhear the arguments on both sides be-\nRelaable that an increase in disability\nthis moment. He might want two addi-\ncause we have been challenged by the\ncurred If the application is received within\ntional staff members to assist him. Is\nvery fine and able chairman of the\ncost-of-living a increase in the rates payable\nyear of such date; provides a 14 percent\nthere objection?\nBudget Committee on that particular\nsex dependency and indemnity compensation\nThe PRESIDING OFFICER. Without\npoint. The Senator from Maine, with\n(DIC) widows and-children, as well as for\nobjection, it is so ordered.\nwhom I have maintained contact, has\nadditional allowances for those in receipt\nMr. MUSKIE. Will the Senator yield?\nworked with us on this matter all the\nof DIC and death compensation in need of\nMr. STENNIS. I yield.\nway through. I know he is very con-\naid and attendance; and provides that the\nMr. MUSKIE Mr. President, I ask that\nscientious in the discharge of his duties\nsurvivors of 8. veteran who was rated totally\nBill Jackson, of my staff, be granted the\nin this connection.\ndisabled and permanently service-connected\ndisabled at the time of death would be auto-\nprivilege of the floor during the debate\nLet me point out, Mr. President, that\nmatically entitled to dependency and indem-\non this measure.\nthe authorizations, and the appropria-\nmay compensation. H.R. 7767. P/H June 16,\nThe PRESIDING OFFICER. Without\ntion for the Department of Defense, are\n2075: P/B amened June 23, 1975; House\nobjecton, it is so ordered.\nin four different bills.\nagreed to Senate amendment with amend-\nMr. STENNIS. Mr. President, we have\nNo. 1, there is what we call, foreign\nment July 22, 1975. (VV)\nworked out a time agreement. This is\nmilitary assistance.\nVeteran's physician pay: Amends title 38,\nreally a highly important bill with a lot\nSecond is the military construction au-\nU.S.C. to provide special pay and other im-\nof items in it. I hope we can have the at-\nthorization, and that is what its name\nprovements designed to enhance the recruit-\nment and retention of physicians, dentists,\ntention of the Senators. This is the mili-\nimplies. It involves about $4 billion.\nnursing personnel and other health care per-\ntary authorization bill, Mr. President,\nThen we have what we call the larger\nsonnel in the Department of Medicine and\nprimarily for research and development\nappropriation bill for the Department of\nBurgery of the Veterans' Administration.\nand military procurement-planes, mis-\nDefense. It includes the operation and\nHR 8240. P/H July 21, 1975; P/S August 1,\nsiles, submarines, guns, and so forth.\nmaintenance funds. That is where the\n1975. (376)\nWe also pass on the ceiling for the man-\nmoney comes from for the salaries of\npower.\nthe men in uniform, the civilians not\nDEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AU-\nMr. President, this was an unusual\nin uniform, for groceries, travel, and a\nTHORIZATION ACT, 1976-CON-\nconference in many ways. We met over\ngreat many other things-and this is\nFERENCE REPORT\na period of 2 months and, in round\nimportant, Mr. President-these are\nnumbers, we had 17 actual meetings of\nitems that do not have to be authorized.\nThe PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the\nthe conferees. As I remember, we also\nThey are not included in this bill that\nprevious order, the Senate will now re-\nhad four separate meetings of the Senate\nwe have before us today. They are not\nsume consideration of the conference\nconferees. the end, we had examined\nin any bill except that one which comes\nreport H.R. 6674, which the clerk will\n306 differences in money items, and\nbefore the Appropriations Committee.\nreport.\nreached agreement on them and on 53\nNow I come to the fourth one, the bill\nThe assistant legislative clerk read\nseparate items on language.\nwe have before us today, authorization\nas follows:\nI think it is safe to say that this bill\nfor military procurement and research\n\"Conference report on H.R. 6674, an Act to\nis not in every respect what any Mem-\nand development.\nauthorize during the fiscal year 1976, and the\nber wanted, but we do not ever find that\nMr. President, it is only a few years\nperiod of July 1, 1976, through September 10,\n-1976, for procurement of aircraft, missiles,\nin- a bill of such far-reaching conse-\nago that we changed the law to require\nnaval vessels, tracked combat vehicles, tor-\nquences. It is not as I would write it if\nthese authorizations. I am familiar with\npedoes, and other weapons, and research, de-\nit was left to me. But it was not left to\nthat, because the late Senator from\nvelopment, test, and evaluation for the\nme.\nGeorgia, Mr. Russell, and I were the\nArmed Forces, and to prescribe the author-\nThere is a balance, and I think an\nauthors of that provision and it put the\n\"ized personnel strength for each active duty\noutstanding balance, to this bill.\nArmed Services Committee in this busi-\ncomponent and the Selected Reserve of each\nThe difference in the amount of\nness. It includes authorizations, now, on\nReserve component of the Armed Forces and\nmoney in the House bill and the Senate\nof civilian personnel of the Department of\nadded subjects-we started off on only\nDefense, and to authorize the military train-\nbill, in round numbers, was that the\nhardware-and it is the accepted law\ning student loans, and for other purposes.\nHouse was $1.5 billion above our bill.\nand rule of the Senate and House of Rep-\nAnd again in round numbers, it comes\nresentatives now what appropriations.\nThe Senate resumed the consideration\nout that in the give and take, the adjust-\ncannot be made without authorization.\nof the conference report.\nments just about offset each other.\nNow, coming down- bill: In\nThe PRESIDING OFFICER. The time\nOur bill, in round numbers, Mr. Presi-\nround numbers, the Senate Budget Com-\non this conference report is limited to 2\ndent, was $25 billion.\nmittee called for an overall reduction\nhours, to be equally divided and con-\nThey elected me chairman of the con-\nfor the Department of Defense, without\ntrolled by the Senator from Mississippi\nference. We had studiously tried to stay\nspecifying which bill, of 6.5 percent,\n(Mr. STENNIS) and the Senator from\nwithin the targets of the Senate Budget\nwhich, in round numbers again, came\nMaine (Mr. MUSKIE)\nCommittee when we first approved the\nto $7 billion. The budget committee did\nThe Senator from Mississippi.\nbill and when we had it on the floor.\nnot undertake, in that resolution we\nPRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR\nWhen we started this conference I an-\nadopted, for which I voted, to say\nMr. STENNIS. Mr. President, I do not\nnounced that we felt a strong obligation\nwhere or how they would apportion,\nknow what inquiries will be made, but to-\nin that regard and that our purpose was\namong these four bills, this amount of\nsave time I ask unanimous consent that\nto stay within those guidelines, even\nreduction. We took it, on -a pro rata\nseven key members of our staff who\nthough we did not have a definite figure\nshare, that it was our obligation to come\nwork on the different programs be per-\nguideline, and there is none yet. All\nwithin these guidelines or targets, or\nmitted the privilege of the floor during\nduring this conference, I conferred with\nwhatever you call them, of a 6.5 percent\nthe debate. They are: Ed Braswell, Clark\nthe chief of staff and other members as\nreduction.\nMcFadden, Don Lynch, Frank Sullivan,\nto whether or not we were staying with-\nWe did that, and more, in the bill that\nHyman Fine, George Foster, and Nancy\nin those guidelines and I was advised\nwe wrote up in the committee. We held\nBearg.\nthat we were.\nto that here on the floor, and, I submit,\nThe PRESIDING OFFICER. Without\nI am able to say now, Mr. President,\nwe maintained it in conference. That\nobjection, it is so ordered.\nthat our bill, as it was presented to the\nwould be a percentage reduction below\nMr. TAFT. If the Senator will yield,\nSenate and as it left the Senate, was\nthe present budget, with Vietnam funds,\nI would like to ask that Mr. William Lind,\nwithin the guidelines, and this bill we\nof 13.7 percent.\nof my staff, be granted the privilege of\npresent today is within the Senate\nI call special attention to this: Those\nthe floor during the debate of this meas-\nbudget guidelines.\nVietnam funds were dropped out. The\nure.\nI do not have any doubt about it,\nBudget Committee used them for awhile,"
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