Sponsor: REUSS, Henry Schoellkopf (D-WI)
Description: TO AMEND WIDNALL (R,NJ) AMENDMENT TO H.R. 6168 SO AS TO IMPOSE A CEILING ON PRICES NO HIGHER THAN THOSE ON APRIL 16, 1973, EXCEPT AGRICULTURAL PRICES AT THE FARM LEVEL. THE WIDNALL AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF THE ECONOMIC STABLIZATION ACT OF 1970.
Bill summary: (LATEST SUMMARY) Extends President's authority to issue and enforce orders and regulations under the Economic Stabilization Act of 1970, through April 30, 1974. Prohibits any agency authorized by the President to issue rules under the Act, or from issuing any order which has the effect of reducing wages or salaries (whether in effect or proposed) in an appropriate employee unit unless such order is made on the record after opportunity for a hearing. Amends 12 U.S.C. 1904 nts.
Bill titles: A bill to amend and extend the Economic Stabilization Act of 1970.
Original source documents: Digest of the Congressional Record vol. 119-60, p. H2766;
Links for more info on the vote: congress.gov