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Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22]

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Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 287 (100th)referred

A joint resolution directing the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a study of the effectiveness of current laws and regulations in protecting dogs and puppies bred and raised for sale to retail pet stores from inhumane treatment and premature shipment.

United States · United States Congress · 20 May 1987

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to study and report on the effectiveness of current laws, regulations, and licensing standards for commercial breeders of dogs and puppies in protecting such animals raised for sale in retail pet stores from inhumane treatment.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 126 (100th)passed

A concurrent resolution recognizing and supporting the efforts of the National Purple Heart Museum Committee, and encouraging the people of the United States to participate, in the development of a national museum to honor those individuals awarded the Purple Heart.

United States · United States Congress · 19 May 1987

Declares that the Congress recognizes and supports efforts to develop the National Purple Heart Museum in Enfield, Connecticut, and encourages the people of the United States to participate in the development of such museum.

Bill· HRH.R. 2446 (100th)referred

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to include lupus erythematosis among the chronic diseases that are presumed to be service-connected for purposes of veterans compensation if occurring within one year from a veteran's discharge from active service.

United States · United States Congress · 18 May 1987

Includes lupus erythematosus among the chronic diseases considered to be service-connected for purposes of veterans' benefits if it manifests itself to a degree of ten percent or more within one year of separation from service.

Bill· HRH.R. 2449 (100th)referred

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the death and disability pension program for veterans and their dependents.

United States · United States Congress · 18 May 1987

Increases the pension paid to the surviving spouse of a veteran or to the child of a veteran whenever there is no surviving spouse. Increases the disability pension payable to veterans who meet certain disability and service requirements. Prohibits proceeds from certain Government life insurance policies from being considered annual income for purposes of the determination of veterans' death and disability benefits.

Bill· HRH.R. 2448 (100th)referred

World War I Veterans Special Pension Act

United States · United States Congress · 18 May 1987

World War I Veterans Special Pension Act - Directs the Administrator of Veterans Affairs to pay (in addition to any pension already paid) a monthly pension of $150 to each veteran of World War I who meets specified service and income requirements.

Bill· HRH.R. 2429 (100th)referred

Patients' Viewing Rights Act

United States · United States Congress · 14 May 1987

Patients' Viewing Rights Act - Amends the copyright law to permit the performance of audiovisual works before inpatients in a health care facility.

Bill· HRH.R. 2425 (100th)open

A bill to amend the Tariff Schedules of the United States to make the temporary changes in tariff treatment on certain disposable surgical gowns and drapes permanent.

United States · United States Congress · 13 May 1987

Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to lower the tariff on: (1) non-woven disposal apparel designed for use in hospitals, clinics, laboratories, or contaminated areas; and (2) coveralls, overalls, jumpsuits, certain types of women's dresses, swimming suits, infants' sets, and parts of trousers, slacks, and shorts. Makes permanent the tariff on certain types of surgical gowns and drapes.

Bill· HRH.R. 2337 (100th)open

A bill to provide emergency relief for the replacement or repair of a bridge in New York.

United States · United States Congress · 8 May 1987

Directs the Secretary of Transportation to provide certain emergency relief funds to pay the reconstruction or repair expenses of a certain collapsed bridge over the Schoharie Creek in New York State (including certain accident investigation expenses and expenses incurred in detouring traffic around the bridge site). Cites conditions under which such funds will not be available.

Bill· HRH.R. 2354 (100th)referred

Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Reform Act of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 8 May 1987

Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Reform Act of 1987 - Revises the formula for the payment of dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) to the surviving spouses of veterans who die on active duty. Adds a formula for postservice DIC based on the percentage of service-connected disability (at time of death) of the person upon whose death entitlement is predicated. Adds a formula of inservice DIC based upon the amount of active duty served by the person now deceased. Provides for the election of the revised DIC for those persons awarded DIC effective before December 1, 1987.

Bill· HRH.R. 2346 (100th)referred

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to furnish to veterans prescription drugs prescribed by private physicians in connection with the treatment of a service-connected disability.

United States · United States Congress · 8 May 1987

Authorizes the Administrator of Veterans Affairs to furnish prescription drugs prescribed by private physicians to veterans for the treatment of service-connected disabilities.

Bill· HRH.R. 2353 (100th)referred

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that former prisoners of war are eligible for reimbursement for emergency medical expenses on the same basis as veterans with total permanent service-connected disabilities.

United States · United States Congress · 8 May 1987

Amends Federal veterans' benefits provisions to provide former prisoners of war reimbursement for emergency medical expenses on the same basis as veterans with total permanent service-connected disabilities.

Bill· HRH.R. 2349 (100th)referred

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to repeal the requirement that a chronic disease becoming manifest in a veteran within one year of the veteran's discharge from military service must be at least 10 percent disabling in order to be presumed to be service-connected for purposes of veterans' benefits.

United States · United States Congress · 8 May 1987

Repeals the requirement that a chronic disease becoming manifest in a veteran within one year of the veterans' discharge from military service must be at least ten percent disabling in order to be presumed to be service-connected for purposes of veterans' benefits.

Bill· HRH.R. 2345 (100th)referred

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to include Lupus erythematosis among the chronic diseases that are presumed to be service-connected for purposes of veterans compensation if occurring within one year from a veteran's discharge from active service.

United States · United States Congress · 8 May 1987

Includes lupus erythematosus among the chronic diseases considered to be service-connected for purposes of veterans' benefits if it manifests itself to a degree of ten percent or more within one year of separation from service.

Bill· HRH.R. 2351 (100th)referred

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to standardize the length of marriage criteria for receipt of dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain veterans.

United States · United States Congress · 8 May 1987

Amends veterans' dependency and indemnity compensation provisions to eliminate any length-of-marriage requirement necessary in order for the surviving spouse of a veteran (and such veteran's children) to be entitled to dependency and indemnity compensation due to the death of certain veterans with service-connected disabilities. (Currently, a surviving spouse must have been married to such veteran for not less than two years before becoming eligible for such benefits.)

Bill· HRH.R. 2318 (100th)open

Essential Air Service Act of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 7 May 1987

Essential Air Service Act of 1987 - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to revise the definition of an eligible point to be any nonhub airport which the Secretary of Transportation determines is not: (1) within 35 miles of a hub airport; or (2) within 35 miles of a nonhub airport where the Secretary determines that significant scheduled air service is available. Directs the Secretary to determine what is the minimum essential air service for each eligible point, after considering the views of certain interested parties. Sets forth transition provisions for the continuation of small community air service and transfers administrative responsibilities for such service to the Secretary. Authorizes appropriations out of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund for FY 1989 through 1999. Extends the small community air service program from 1988 to 1999.

Bill· HRH.R. 2327 (100th)open

Veterans' Administration Beneficiary Travel, Quality assurance, and Readjustment Counseling Amendments of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 7 May 1987

Amends Federal veterans' benefits provisions to direct (current law authorizes) the Administrator of Veterans Affairs to pay travel expenses of certain veterans and their eligible dependents to or from a Veterans Administration facility or other authorized place in connection with rehabilitation, counseling, or medical treatment or care. Defines those veterans entitled to such payment, including: (1) those veterans financially unable to meet such travel costs; and (2) those veterans unable to bear the cost of special transportation necessitated due to a medical disability. Limits such payments in the case of travel by a privately-owned vehicle to the cost of similar public transportation for such travel. Limits such payment to the actual cost incurred for such travel.

Bill· HRH.R. 2273 (100th)open

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from making certain grants to any public entity established by a State that does not by law establish requirements with respect to testing certain individuals for acquired immune deficiency syndrome.

United States · United States Congress · 5 May 1987

Amends the Public Health Service Act to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control, from making certain grants regarding acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), under existing provisions of such Act, to a public entity established by a State which does not by law require testing for the etiologic agent for AIDS of any individual who: (1) is receiving medical treatment for any venereal disease; (2) is between 15 and 49 years of age and is admitted to any hospital; (3) applies for a marriage license; or (4) is convicted of prostitution or the intravenous use of any drug.

Bill· HRH.R. 2272 (100th)open

AIDS Confidentiality and Accountability Act of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 5 May 1987

AIDS Confidentiality and Accountability Act of 1987 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control, from making certain grants regarding acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), under existing provisions of such Act, to a public entity established by a State which does not by law require: (1) physicians and medical technicians to report to the appropriate State health authorities the name and address of any individual infected with the etiologic agent for AIDS; and (2) such reporting to be carried out in accordance with State laws regulating the confidentiality of records regarding individuals with sexually transmitted diseases.

Bill· HRH.R. 2238 (100th)reported

General Aviation Standards Act of 1988

United States · United States Congress · 30 April 1987

General Aviation Standards Act of 1987 - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 (relating to aviation accident investigations) to apply such Act, with specified exceptions, to any action for damages for harm arising out of a general aviation accident brought against a general aviation manufacturer, owner, or operator of a general aviation aircraft, or a person who supports or maintains such aircraft. Establishes guidelines for uniform standards of liability of general aviation manufacturers for general aviation accidents. States that all actions for harm arising out of a general aviation accident shall be governed by the principles of comparative responsibility. Establishes, with specified exceptions, a limitation of actions period of 12 years from delivery of aircraft or harm-causing part to the purchaser for general aviation civil liability brought against a general aviation manufacturer. Declares admissible as evidence certain income tax and payroll tax liability for purposes of establishing financial harm arising out of a general aviation accident. Permits the award of punitive damages if a claimant establishes by clear and convincing evidence that the harm suffered was the direct result of conduct manifesting conscious, flagrant indifference to safety. Establishes a two-year limitation of actions period for actions arising out of a general aviation accident. Confers original jurisdiction upon the Federal district courts, concurrently with State courts, for all civil actions for harm arising out of a general aviation accident. Provides procedures for removal from State to Federal district courts of such actions. Declares that this Act supersedes any State law regarding recovery of damages for harm arising out of a general aviation accident. Declares the intent of the Congress that sanctions be strictly enforced for violations of Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, including orders to pay to the other party the reasonable costs of legal fees.

Bill· HRH.R. 2253 (100th)open

Ground Water Research, Development, and Demonstration Act

United States · United States Congress · 30 April 1987

Ground Water Research, Development, and Demonstration Act - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a research, development, and demonstration program for the protection, maintenance, and restoration of groundwater resources. Authorizes the Administrator to contract or cooperate with other government or private entities, including using existing Federal facilities on a reimbursable basis. Requires the Administrator to establish a media-specific research committee for groundwater resources to annually summarize major research issues, including State and local needs. Requires the Administrator to establish a standing subcommittee on groundwater resources within the Science Advisory Board established under the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1978 to review and report to the Congress on the research committee's report. Directs the Administrator to carry out a program of research, evaluation, testing, development, and demonstration of practices, methods, technologies, and processes which may be effective in controlling sources or potential sources of groundwater contaminants. Authorizes the Administrator to contract out or make grants for demonstration projects selected on the basis of their potential for mitigating contaminants which pose the greatest risk to human health and the environment, their broad-based applicability, and cost effectiveness. Sets forth monitoring and quality control requirements. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants or enter into cooperative agreements or loans with State and local governments for activities under this Act, limiting the Federal share of research and survey costs. Authorizes the Administrator to research the effects of groundwater contaminants on human health, including laboratory, clinical, and epidemiological studies. Authorizes the Administrator to conduct training and establish research fellowships. Directs the Administrator to make grants to research institutions to establish and operate three groundwater research institutes for research and information dissemination. Requires such institutions to be located in areas making significant use of groundwater which has experienced significant contamination problems. Limits the Federal share of such institutional costs. Sets forth program approval procedures. Directs the Administrator to establish a national groundwater clearinghouse and a technology transfer program. Authorizes appropriations.

Law· HRH.R. 2249 (100th)enacted

A bill to change the title of employees designated by the Librarian of Congress for police duty and to make the rank structure and pay for such employees the same as the rank structure and pay for the Capitol Police.

United States · United States Congress · 30 April 1987

Authorizes the Librarian of Congress to designate employees of the Library of Congress as police for duty with respect to the Library buildings and adjacent streets. Requires the rank structure and pay for such employees to be the same as that for the Capitol Police.

Bill· HRH.R. 2241 (100th)open

Technology Transfer Enforcement Act of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 30 April 1987

Technology Transfer Enforcement Act of 1987 - Expresses congressional findings with regard to the sale by Toshiba Machine Corporation and Kongsberg Vaapenfabrik to the Soviet Union of machines used to make advanced submarine propellers undetectable by the United States. Prohibits the importation of products manufactured by the Toshiba Corporation. Prohibits the Secretary of Defense from entering into any contract or subcontract with the Toshiba Machine Corporation or Kongsberg Vaapenfabrik.

Bill· HRH.R. 2229 (100th)referred

A bill to amend the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 and the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act to provide for the removal of the trust funds established by those Acts from the unified budget, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 30 April 1987

Amends the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 to remove specified accounts related to railroad retirement funds, taxes, and revenues from inclusion in the Federal budget totals submitted by the President or the Congress, and to exempt such accounts from any general budget limitation imposed by law on Federal expenditures and net lending (budget outlays). Amends the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act to prohibit from inclusion in the Federal budget totals submitted by the President or the Congress certain railroad unemployment insurance accounts, taxes, and funds, and to exempt them from any general statutory budget limitations imposed upon Federal expenditures and budget outlays. Amends the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 to direct the Railroad Retirement Board (the Board) to submit an annual budget program to the Office of Management and Budget which shall include separate statements of the Board's requested appropriations. Directs the President to include such requested amounts (without revision) in the budget transmitted to the Congress. Amends the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 and the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act to provide that the Board's authority to determine the number of individuals it shall employ shall not be subject to review by other Federal administrative or accounting personnel. Precludes regulations promulgated by the Board from being subject to review by other Federal administrative or accounting personnel.

Bill· HRH.R. 2232 (100th)referred

Budget Process Reform Amendments of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 30 April 1987

Budget Process Reform Amendments of 1987 - Title I: Amendments to House Rules - Amends the Rules of the House of Representatives to require, for the consideration of any resolution reported from the Committee on Rules which waives any provision of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, that the Committee report contain explanations, justifications, and cost estimates of the provisions to which each such waiver applies. Requires a separate vote on each such waiver. Prohibits the inclusion of extraneous matters in reconciliation measures. Limits the spending levels for short-term continuing appropriations measures (those effective for 30-days or less). Subjects long-term continuing appropriations measures to the same prohibitions on legislation and unauthorized provisions that apply to general appropriations bills. Requires a three-fifths' vote of the House to waive points of order against provisions in a continuing resolution not previously adopted by the House. Title II: Budget Act Amendments - Extends the point of order prohibiting the consideration of legislation that exceeds various spending limits to include budget outlays. Prohibits the consideration of any appropriations bills until all appropriations bills are reported from the Committee on Appropriations. Amends the Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to grant the President special rescission authority over long-term continuing appropriations measures that cover two or more regular appropriations bills. Title III: Restoration of Automatic Sequestration - Deficit Reduction Commission Act of 1987 - Amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act) to establish the Commission on Deficit Reduction which shall: (1) review and consider reports issued by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Director of the Congressional Budget Office under such Act; (2) issue reports to the President and the Congress estimating the budget base levels of total revenues and total budget outlays for each fiscal year; (3) state whether there is a deficit for each fiscal year in excess of the permissible maximum deficit amount; (4) specify the amounts by which the deficit must be reduced to eliminate such excess deficit; and (5) perform other responsibilities required of the Commission under such Act. (Substitutes the Commission for the Comptroller General in the sequestration process.) Terminates the Commission on September 30, 1991.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 115 (100th)passed

A concurrent resolution providing for participation by delegations of members of both Houses of Congress in ceremonies to be held in April 1989 in New York City marking the 200th anniversaries of the implementation of the Constitution as the form of government of the United States, the inauguration of President George Washington, and the proposal of the Bill of Rights as the first ten amendments to the Constitution.

United States · United States Congress · 30 April 1987

Provides for the appointment of a delegation of Members of Congress to participate in ceremonies to be held in New York City in April 1989 commemorating the 200th anniversaries of: (1) the implementation of the Constitution as the form of government of the United States; (2) the inauguration of George Washington as the first President; and (3) the proposal of the Bill of Rights as the first ten amendments to the Constitution. Invites the President to join the delegation in participating in the ceremonies.

Bill· HRH.R. 2144 (100th)referred

A bill to prohibit the employment of nationals from Warsaw Pact countries at United States diplomatic and consular missions in those countries.

United States · United States Congress · 23 April 1987

Prohibits any national of a Warsaw Pact country from being employed as a foreign national employee at a U.S. diplomatic or consular mission in any Warsaw Pact country. Makes an exception to such prohibition for any foreign national who is not permitted access to the embassy or consulate grounds or the residence of the chief of mission or the deputy chief of mission. Expresses the willingness of the Congress to provide additional funds to employ U.S. citizens as replacements.

Bill· HRH.R. 2134 (100th)referred

National Advanced Technician Training Act

United States · United States Congress · 22 April 1987

National Advanced Technician Training Act - Requires the Director of the National Science Foundation to carry out an advanced technician training program, making matching grants to two-year community and technical colleges to provide training in technical competencies in strategic fields. Requires such program to emphasize on-the-job training and recruitment of the unemployed. Requires that an inventory of available programs be accessible. Requires the Director to appoint a National Advisory Council on Advanced Technician Training to review and report to the Director and to the Congress on the effectiveness of the program, with recommendations as needed. Requires the Director to designate ten centers of excellence among such colleges to serve as clearinghouses, half for advanced technician training and half for undergraduate education in mathematics and science. Requires the Director to make at least 20 grants annually. Requires that funds under this Act be used to strengthen programs in advanced-technology occupations, for faculty development in advanced-technology fields such as laser, robotic, and computer technology, and the development of cooperative training and information networks with other schools and the private sector. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 through 1990.

Bill· HRH.R. 2080 (100th)open

A bill to suspend for 3 years the duty on Rosachloride Lumps.

United States · United States Congress · 9 April 1987

Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to suspend the duty on 1 amino-2 chloro-4 hydroxy anthraquinone 9.10-anthracenedione, 1-amino-2-chloro-4-hydroxy for three years.

Bill· HRH.R. 2045 (100th)referred

A bill to amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to permit the prepayment of Federal financing bank loans made to rural electrification and telephone systems.

United States · United States Congress · 9 April 1987

Amends the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to permit Rural Electrification Administration borrowers to prepay Federal Financing Bank loans without penalties if: (1) private capital is used to replace such loans; and (2) any savings will be used to avoid future rate increases, passed on to customers, or used to improve the borrower's financial strength.

Bill· HRH.R. 1999 (100th)open

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Administrator to make contributions for construction projects on land adjacent to national cemeteries in order to facilitate safe ingress or egress.

United States · United States Congress · 8 April 1987

Amends Federal veterans' benefits provisions to authorize the Administrator of Veterans Affairs to make contributions to local authorities for construction projects on land adjacent to national cemeteries in order to facilitate safe entry to and exit from such cemeteries.

Bill· HRH.R. 2006 (100th)open

Veterans' Health Care Benefits Administration Act of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 8 April 1987

Veterans' Health Care Benefits Administration Act of 1987 - Amends Federal veterans' benefits provisions to authorize the Administrator of Veterans Affairs to contract with non-Veterans Administration (VA) facilities for the provision of medical emergency care for veterans in authorized community nursing homes when VA facilities are not capable of providing such emergency service. Adds hospitalization for observation and examination to determine VA benefit eligibility to those services authorized to be contracted out. Allows the per diem cost of community nursing home care purchased by the VA in Alaska and Hawaii to equal 50 percent of VA-purchased hospital care in such States. Authorizes the Administrator to furnish hospital care and medical services to a veteran who is sojourning or residing abroad: (1) for a service-connected disability; or (2) when needed in a vocational rehabilitation program outside the United States. (Currently, such benefits are available only for veterans with service-connected disabilities who: (1) are citizens of the United States sojourning or residing abroad; or (2) are in the Republic of the Philippines.) Amends the Veterans' Health Care Amendments of 1979 to repeal a specified provision requiring annual reports from the Chief Medical Director of the VA to the Congress concerning the implementation of certain contracting-out provisions under such Act, and on the number of veterans provided contract treatment in each State.

Bill· HRH.R. 2002 (100th)open

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Administrator of Veterans Affairs to provide on call pay to certain civil service health-care personnel.

United States · United States Congress · 8 April 1987

Amends Federal pay provisions for health-care employees within the Veterans Administration to authorize the Administrator of Veterans Affairs to provide ten percent of the hourly overtime rate for on call pay to certain civil service health-care personnel.

Bill· HRH.R. 2001 (100th)open

Alternative Care Amendments Act of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 8 April 1987

Alternative Care Amendments Act of 1987 - Extends: (1) through FY 1991 the adult day health care program provided under the Veterans' Health Care Amendments of 1983; and (2) until February 1, 1991, the deadline for the report of the Administrator of Veterans Affairs on extending such program. Amends Federal veterans' benefits provisions to authorize the Administrator to contract for the care and treatment in community-based treatment facilities, including halfway houses, of veterans suffering from a chronic psychiatric disability. Authorizes such contractual care program through FY 1991. Directs the Administrator, no later than March 31, 1991, to report to the Senate and House Veterans' Affairs Committees concerning the operation of the program.

Bill· HRH.R. 2007 (100th)open

VA Health Care Amendments Act of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 8 April 1987

VA Health Care Amendments Act of 1987 - Amends Federal veterans' benefits provisions to redefine "nursing home care" for purposes of eligibility for such benefits. Authorizes the Administrator of Veterans Affairs to provide public or private recreational activity facilities for VA hospital, nursing home, and domiciliary care patients. Authorizes the Administrator to furnish domiciliary care to any veteran in need of such care if such veteran is unable to defray the expenses of necessary care. (Currently, only a limited number of veterans, such as disabled veterans or veterans receiving disability compensation, are eligible for such care.) Revises provisions concerning the furnishing of medical treatment to certain disabled veterans.

Bill· HRH.R. 2003 (100th)open

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Chief Medical Director to waive State licensure requirements for registered, practical or vocational nurses and physical therapists not to be employed in patient care, and for licensed or vocational nurses and physical therapists to be employed in a foreign country.

United States · United States Congress · 8 April 1987

Amends Federal provisions relating to the Veterans Administration's Department of Medicine and Surgery to authorize the Chief Medical Director of such Department to waive any applicable State licensing requirements for registered, practical, or vocational nurses and physical therapists who are: (1) to be used in a research or academic post where there is no direct responsibility for patient care; or (2) to serve in a foreign country where such nurse or physical therapist is duly licensed under the laws of such country.

Bill· HRH.R. 2004 (100th)open

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the authority of the Chief Medical Director or designee regarding disciplinary actions on certain probationary title 38 health care employees.

United States · United States Congress · 8 April 1987

Revises Federal law concerning the performance evaluation and disciplinary actions for certain health care employees of the Department of Medicine and Surgery of the Veterans Administration. Allows review boards to review the performance of such employees at any time during the two-year probationary period following their appointment and to recommend appropriate personnel actions to the Chief Medical Director. Permits the Director to accept, reject, or modify such recommendations. Requires the Director to justify any action taken which was not so recommended.