91st Congress, H. R. 4297 An Act To amend the Act of November 8, 1966. 83 STAT. 44 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 8 of the Act of November 8, 1966 (80 Stat. 1516) is amended by striking out "within three years after the date of this Act" and inserting in lieu thereof "within four years after the date of this Act". National Commission on Reform of Federal Crim inal Laws. 18 USC preo. 1 note. Final report, extension. SEC. 2. Section 10 of such Act is amended by striking out "not to exceed a total of $500,000" and inserting in lieu thereof "not to exceed a total of $850,000", and adding at the end thereof a new sentence as follows: "Authority is hereby granted for appropriated money to Appropriation. remain available until expended." Approved July 8, 1969. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: HOUSE REPORT No. 91-34 (Comm. on the Judiciary). Mar. 17: Considered and passed House. June 24: Considered and passed Senate, amended. Public Law 91-128 91st Congress, H. R. 12829 An Act To provide an extension of the interest equalization tax, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 68A Stat. 490. 82 Stat. 1214. 18 USC 921928. SEC. 5. AMMUNITION RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS. Section 4182 (relating to exemptions from tax on certain firearms and ammunition) is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new subsection: (c) RECORDS.-Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 922(b) (5) and 923(g) of title 18, United States Code, no person holding a Federal license under chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, shall be required to record the name, address, or other information about the purchaser of shotgun ammunition, ammunition suitable for use only in rifles generally available in commerce, or component parts for the aforesaid types of ammunition." Approved November 26, 1969. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 91-383 (Comm. on Ways & Means) and No. 91-656 (Comm. of Conference). SENATE REPORT No. 91-428 (Comm. on Finance). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 115 (1969): Aug. 7: Considered and passed House. Oct. 8, 9: Considered and passed Senate, amended. Nov. 17: House disagreed to Senate amendments; agreed to conference. Nov. 19: House agreed to conference report. Nov. 20: Senate agreed to conference report. 91st Congress, H. R. 16612 An Act To amend the District of Columbia Bail Agency Act to provide additional funds for the District of Columbia Bail Agency for fiscal year 1970. 84 STAT. 199 D.C. Bail Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 9 of the District of Columbia Bail Agency Act (D.C. Code, sec. 23-908) is Agency Act, amended by striking out ", but not to exceed $130,000 in any one fiscal year,". Approved April 15, 1970. amendment. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: HOUSE REPORT No. 91-971 (Comm. on the District of Columbia). SENATE REPORTS: No. 91-287 accompanying S. 545 and No. 91-753 (Comm. on the District of Columbia). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 115 (1969): July 8, S. 545 considered and passed Senate. Apr. 3, considered and passed Senate. 91st Congress, S. 3564 An Act To amend the Federal Youth Corrections Act (18 U.S.C. 5005 et seq.) to permit examiners to conduct interviews with youth offenders. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 5014 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting", or an examiner designated by the Division," after the words "of the Division". SEC. 2. Section 5020 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by deleting the words "or a member thereof" and inserting in lieu thereof a member thereof, or an examiner designated by the Division". Approved July 17, 1970. 66 84 STAT. 437 Federal Youth Corrections Act amendment. 64 Stat. 1087. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: HOUSE REPORT No. 91-1239 (Comm. on the Judiciary). May 15, considered and passed Senate. 91st Congress, S. 1461 An Act To amend section 3006A of title 18, United States Code, relating to representation Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 84 STAT. 916 U. S. Courts. Defendant repre sentation. 78 Stat. 552. "(a) CHOICE OF PLAN.-Each United States district court, with the approval of the judicial council of the circuit, shall place in operation throughout the district a plan for furnishing representation for any person financially unable to obtain adequate representation (1) who is charged with a felony or misdemeanor (other than a petty offense as defined in section 1 of this title) or with juvenile delinquency by the 62 Stat. 684. commission of an act which, if committed by an adult, would be such a felony or misdemeanor or with a violation of probation, (2) who is under arrest, when such representation is required by law, (3) who is subject to revocation of parole, in custody as a material witness, or seeking collateral relief, as provided in subsection (g), or, (4) for whom the Sixth Amendment to the Constitution requires the appointment of counsel or for whom, in a case in which he faces loss of liberty, any Federal law requires the appointment of counsel. Representation under each plan shall include counsel and investigative, expert, and other services necessary for an adequate defense. Each plan shall include a provision for private attorneys. The plan may include, in addition to a provision for private attorneys in a substantial proportion of cases, either of the following or both: (1) attorneys furnished by a bar association or a legal aid agency; or (2) attorneys furnished by a defender organization established in accordance with the provisions of subsection (h). Prior to approving the plan for a district, the judicial council of the Representation circuit shall supplement the plan with provisions for representation on on appeal. appeal. The district court may modify the plan at any time with the approval of the judicial council of the circuit. It shall modify the plan when directed by the judicial council of the circuit. The district court shall notify the Administrative Office of the United States Courts of any modification of its plan. (b) APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL.-Counsel furnishing representation under the plan shall be selected from a panel of attorneys designated or approved by the court, or from a bar association, legal aid agency, or defender organization furnishing representation pursuant to the plan. In every criminal case in which the defendant is charged with a felony or a misdemeanor (other than a petty offense as defined in section 1 of this title) or with juvenile delinquency by the commission of an act which, if committed by an adult, would be such a felony or misdemeanor or with a violation of probation and appears without counsel, the United States magistrate or the court shall advise the defendant that he has the right to be represented by counsel and that counsel will be appointed to represent him if he is financially unable to obtain counsel. Unless the defendant waives representation by counsel, the United States magistrate or the court, if satisfied after appropriate inquiry that the defendant is financially unable to obtain counsel, shall appoint counsel to represent him. Such appointment may be made retroactive to include any representation furnished pursuant to the plan prior to appointment. The United States magistrate or the court |