An Act of Congress (Video Library Version) - 1979 Part 1

Description

Produced and directed by Charles Guggenheim and narrated by E. G. Marshall, this film explores how the House of Representatives operates when considering a piece of legislation and explains the parliamentary strategies and lobbying efforts used on both sides of an argument. In particular, the film deals with the passage of a 1977 bill (H.R. 6161) introduced to amend the Clean Air Act and focuses on two protagonists: Rep. Paul Rogers (FL), who favors strict emissions standards, and Rep. Charles Dingell (MI), who proposes giving the auto industry more time to comply with EPA standards.

Collection

Records of the U.S. Information Agency

Series

Moving Images Relating to U.S. Domestic and International Activities