S 3278 · 93th Congress · Economic stabilization

Economic Stabilization Act Amendments

Introduced 1974-04-01· Sponsored by Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs.(1974-04-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Economic Stabilization Act Amendments - States that in view of the present international and domestic economic situation and in order to provide for the orderly transition from the economic stabilization program in effect prior to May 1, 1974, and in particular the policy of gradual, selective sector-by-sector decontrol and to continue to provide for stabilizing prices, wages, and salaries, reducing inflation, improving the Nation's competitive position in world trade, promoting full employment, and protecting the purchasing power of the dollar, it is necessary to: (1) monitor compliance with commitments made by firms in connection with sector-by-sector decontrol actions; (2) review the programs and activities of Federal departments and agencies and the private sector which may have adverse effects on supply and cause increases in prices and make recommendations for changes to increase supply and restrain prices; (3) review industrial capacity, demand, and supply in various sectors of the economy, working with the industrial groups concerned and appropriate governmental agencies to encourage price restraint; (4) work with labor and management in the various sectors of the economy h…

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