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United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1979
Increases flat rates for certain unmarried veterans' aid and attendance allowance from $5,680 to $7,150. Increases flat rates for certain married veterans' aid and attendance allowance from $6,781 to $8,251.
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1979
Permits certain veterans with service-connected disabilities who are retired members of the uniformed services to receive compensation concurrently with retired pay, without deduction from either.
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1979
Amends the financial assistance program for members of the two-year Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps course appointed in any year as cadets or midshipmen, removing the limitation on the percent of members eligible.
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1979
Extends from 60 to 120 days the period between notice of, and the effective date for, the reduction or discontinuance of compensation, dependency and indemnity compensation, or pension paid by the Veterans Administration.
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1979
Provides that specified pension payments to a mentally incompetent hospitalized veteran will not be terminated unless such veteran's estate equals or exceeds $3,000 (presently $1,500), and that further payments will not be made until such estate is reduced to $1,000 (presently $500).
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1979
Provides that syringomyelia developing a ten percent or more degree of disability within seven years after separation from active wartime service shall be presumed to be service connected for purposes of veterans' disability compensation.
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1979
Extends from one year to two years the period during which eligible service-disabled veterans may apply for National Service Life Insurance.
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1979
Authorizes persons in addition to guardians, including representatives of veterans' organizations, to apply for National Service Life Insurance on behalf of mentally incompetent veterans.
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1979
Includes the service-connected loss or loss of use of a kidney among the conditions for which war veterans may receive additional monthly disability compensation.
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1979
Directs the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to award other service-connected injury benefits, in addition to currently available compensation, to veterans injured while in treatment at a Veterans Administration health care facility or in a program of vocational rehabilitation.
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1979
Provides that a chronic or tropical disease becoming manifest to a degree of ten percent or more within five years from the date of separation from military service, and bronchial asthma and bronchitis shall be presumed to be service-connected for purposes of veterans' wartime disability compensation for World War II, the Korean conflict, and Vietnam era prisoners of war.
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1979
Provides veterans holding National Service Life Insurance policies the opportunity to purchase an additional $10,000 of such insurance.
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1979
Increases from $10,000 to $20,000 the amount of National Service Life Insurance eligible veterans may purchase.
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1979
Provides that veterans traveling to or from a Veterans' Administration or other facility in connection with a service-connected disability shall be reimbursed for such travel expenses as provided for by certain veterans' provisions or by Federal employees' provisions, whichever provides the greater reimbursement.
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1979
Provides additional compensation for dependent parents of a veteran receiving wartime disability compensation who are helpless or blind, or in a nursing home.
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1979
Provides that epilepsy developing a ten percent or more degree of disability within two years after separation from active wartime service shall be presumed to be service connected for purposes of veterans' disability compensation.
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1979
Mustering-Out Payment Act of 1979 - Revises the eligibility requirements for mustering-out payments by removing criteria stipulating active duty during the Korean conflict and an honorable discharge. Grants eligibility to members of the Armed Forces who served on active duty for 90 days or more during the Vietnam era and who were discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable. Denies benefits to any individual on account of service as a commissioned officer of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Increases the amount of mustering-out payments: (1) from $300 to $350 for persons who, having performed active duty for 60 days or more, have served outside the continental limits of the United States or in Alaska; and (2) from $200 to $250 for persons who having performed active duty for 60 days or more, have served no part thereof outside the continental limits of the United States or in Alaska. Changes the time limitations: (1) for entitlement, to discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions before the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) for application, to any time within two years after the date of enactment of this Act. Declares that mustering-out payments shall now be assignable. Disqualifies recipients of mustering-out payments from receiving unemployment compensation with respect to weeks of unemployment completed within 60 days after discharge or release.
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1979
Provides that psychoses developing a ten percent or more degree of disability within two years after separation from active wartime service shall be presumed to be service connected for purposes of veterans' disability compensation.
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1979
Revises certain provisions providing additional compensation for a dependent spouse and children of a veteran receiving wartime disability compensation.
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1979
Extends eligibility for the Veterans' Administration clothing allowance to certain veterans with skin disorders which tend to soil or stain the clothing and which are the result of service-connected diseases or injuries.
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1979
Provides that certain veterans with service-connected disabilities rated less than total may be granted a rating of total disability because of unemployability due to such disability. Directs the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to consider age in rating the degree of a veterans' disability.
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1979
Increases the rates of wartime disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities rated at 50 percent to 90 percent.
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1979
Provides that psychosis or psychoneurosis becoming manifest to a degree of ten percent or more within seven years from the date of separation from military service, and specified chronic diseases becoming manifest to a degree of ten percent or more within five years from such date of separation shall be presumed to be service-connected for purposes of veterans' wartime disability compensation for World War II, the Korean conflict, and the Vietnam era prisoners of war.
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1979
Reduces the minimum disability rating a veteran receiving wartime disability compensation must have in order to receive additional compensation for dependents from 30 percent to ten percent.
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1979
Provides that additional compensation for dependents paid to a veteran receiving wartime disability compensation may be paid for adopted children who became permanently incapable of self-support before the age of 18, regardless of their age at the time of adoption.
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1979
Provides that malignant tumors (cancer) developing a ten percent or more degree of disability within three years after separation from active wartime service shall be presumed to be service connected for purposes of veterans' disability compensation.
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1979
Repeals the provision requiring the preservation of total disability ratings for compensation purposes. Reduces from 20 to ten years the period after which a rating cannot be reduced for pension and insurance purposes.
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1979
Directs the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to provide automobile adaptive equipment to any veteran receiving compensation for ankylosis of one or both knees, or one or both hips, which resulted from an injury incurred or disease contracted in or aggravated by active military, naval, or air service during World War II or thereafter.
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1979
Entitles war veterans with service-connected heart conditions who have had a heart valve replaced and a pacemaker implanted to additional monthly disability compensation.
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1979
Repeals the provision requiring the preservation of total disability ratings for compensation purposes. Reduces from 20 to ten years the period after which a rating cannot be reduced for pension and insurance purposes.
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1979
Amends the Survivor Benefit Plan for the uniformed services to permit concurrent payment of benefits under this plan and under the Veterans' Administration dependency and indemnity compensation program without a reduction in the amount of either benefit.
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1979
Authorizes the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to provide mortgage protection life insurance to certain veterans unable to obtain commercial life insurance at a standard rate because of service-connected disabilities. Establishes guidelines for such insurance regarding: (1) amount of insurance; (2) premium rates; (3) payment of insurance; and (4) policy provisions.
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1979
Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to prohibit most-favored-nation treatment or export credits or guarantees to be extended to the People's Republic of China until: (1) government-to-government relations are reestablished between the United States and Taiwan; and (2) the United States retains standing to defend Taiwan.
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1979
Provides $350 additional monthly aid and attendance allowance to war veterans who have suffered the loss or loss of use of both hands as a result of a service-connected injury.
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1979
Repeals certain veterans' education provisions requiring such benefits to be used within ten years of eligibility.
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1979
Amends the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 to prohibit the President from determining that export credits or guarantees may be extended to the People's Republic of China until: (1) government-to-government relations are reestablished between the United States and Taiwan; and (2) the United States retains standing to defend Taiwan.
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1979
Veterans' Geriatric and Gerontological Health Services Act - Establishes the Office of Assistant Chief Medical Direct for Geriatrics, Gerontology and Extended Care within the Office of the Chief Medical Director in the Veterans' Administration. Directs the Administration of Veterans' Affairs to designate 20 Veterans' Administration hospitals as geriatrics centers. Establishes a Geriatrics, Gerontology, and Extended Care Task Force within the Veterans' Administration.
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1979
Defense Economic Adjustment and Recovery Act - Directs the Secretary of Defense to establish a program to make grants to units of local government whose economy is adversely affected by the closure or major realignment of a military base. Stipulates that such program shall be made through existing Federal programs. Requires that applications for such a grant shall include a comprehensive local economic recovery plan describing the plans of the local community to recover from the economic impact of such closure or realignment. Stipulates that the amount of funds available under this Act shall be equal to ten percent of the total projected savings to be realized by the Department of Defense in the first ten years following the closure or realignment of such a military base. Requires units of local government receiving financial assistance under this Act to submit a report to the Secretary concerning the local community's progress toward economic recovery. Authorizes appropriations in such amounts as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1979
Directs the President to resume the registration of individuals pursuant to the Military Selective Service Act. Amends the Military Selective Service Act to state that the Selective Service System should remain administratively independent of any other agency, including the Department of Defense. Removes the restriction that only males may be subject to the selective service. Stipulates that the President shall provide for the induction of not more than 200,000 persons into the armed forces in each fiscal year beginning with fiscal year 1980 for service in the Individual Ready Reserve of the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve of the Army Reserve. Stipulates that individuals so inducted shall be required to serve not less than three months of active duty for training. Stipulates that a random sequence drawing shall be conducted annually for inductment for all registrants who are 19 years old. Stipulates that effective upon the enactment of authority to induct persons into the armed forces no new deferment will be granted to persons enlisting in any reserve component of the armed forces or the Ready Reserve of any such reserve component. Stipulates that the entire Selective System shall be required to annually participate in training to stimulate emergency mobilization procedures. Exempts the Selective Service System from executive reorganization orders. Entitles individuals inducted into the Individual Ready Reserve pursuant to this Act to the same educational benefits as those that enlisted members of the Selected Reserve are entitled.
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1979
Requires the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to pay a monthly pension at a rate not to exceed $150 to: (1) each veteran of World War I who meets specified service requirements and whose annual income does not exceed $10,000; (2) certain qualified surviving spouses of each such veteran (whose own annual income does not exceed $10,000); or (3) the child or children of each such veteran.
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1979
Amends the National Service Life Insurance Act of 1940 to provide for a lump sum payment of National Service Life Insurance benefits for certain members of the Armed Forces killed in action between April 21, 1942, and December 31, 1942.
United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1979
Amends the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 to prohibit bank holding companies and their subsidiaries from selling insurance as principals, agents or brokers, except: (1) where the insurance secures an extension of credit in the event of death or disability of the debtor; (2) any insurance activity in a community of less than 5,000 or which has inadequate insurance agency facilities; (3) any insurance activity approved prior to June 6, 1978; or (4) any insurance activity of a bank holding company with less than $50,000,000 in total assets.
United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1979
Requires that anyone who commits any of specified felonies pursuant to the advocacy, direction, teachings, or encouragement of a terrorist organization shall be sentenced to a term of imprisonment of not less than two nor more than ten years. Requires the imposition of the death penalty if any person dies during the commission or attempted commission of such offense. Stipulates that a sentencing hearing must be provided if a defendant is subject to the death penalty. Establishes procedures for such hearing. Requires the defendant to establish the existence of specified factors by a preponderance of the evidence in order that the death penalty not be imposed. Stipulates that the imposition or execution of any mandatory minimum sentence under this Act may not: (1) be suspended; (2) include probation; (3) include release or parole after serving one-third of a sentence and observing the rules of the institution; (4) include good time allowances; or (5) be subject to treatment under the Federal Youth Corrections Act.
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1979
Omnibus Antiterrorism Act of 1979 - States Congressional findings relative to the purpose of this Act and defines terms. Title I: Reorganization of Executive Office of the President - Establishes a Council to Combat Terrorism in the Executive Office of the President. Includes among the council's functions: (1) assisting the President to implement this Act; (2) assisting in the preparation of lists of countries aiding terrorist enterprises; and (3) coordinating Federal efforts to combat terrorism. Directs the President to report annually to Congress regarding acts of international terrorism and submit lists of countries supporting international terrorism. Specifies the sanctions to be imposed against such countries. Directs the President to report to Congress every two years concerning Federal and International Capabilities to Combat Terrorism. Title II: Reorganization of the Department of Transportation - Establishes an Office for Combating Terrorism in the Department of Transportation. Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to require the Secretary of Transportation to assess the effectiveness of security measures maintained at foreign airports and report such assessments to Congress. Authorizes the Secretary to restrict operations at those foreign airports failing to bring their security measures to the specified level of effectiveness. Authorizes the Secretary to provide technical aviation security assistance to foreign governments. Authorizes appropriations for such assistance. Title III: Reorganization of the Department of Justice - Establishes an Office for Combating Terrorism in the Department of Justice. Amends provisions relating to the manufacture of explosive materials to require such manufacturers to add an identification taggant and a detective taggant to the explosive materials. Prohibits the distribution, importation, or sale of explosive materials without such taggants. Specifies penalties for those manufacturers found violating such provisions. Exempts manufacturers of small arms ammunition and small quantities of black powder from such provisions. Requires the President to insure the full implementation of the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Against the Safety of Civil Aviation. Amends provisions of title 18 of the U.S. Code that specify prohibited acts regarding the destruction of aircraft or aircraft facilities to, among other revisions, set forth penalties for committing violence against a passenger which is likely to endanger an aircraft in service, and for communicating false information which result in endangering the safety of an aircraft in flight. Sets forth penalties for a person found in the United States who has committed against or abroad a foreign aircraft an offense in violation of the Convention for the Supression of Unlawful Acts Against the Safety of Civil Aviation. Authorizes civil penalties for carrying an accessible weapon aboard an aircraft and for imparting or conveying information known to be false regarding specified crimes aboard an aircraft. Specifies criminal penalties for threatening to commit air privacy or any other of certain crimes aboard an aircraft. Title IV: Reorganization of the Department of State - Establishes an office for Combating International Terrorism in the Department of State. Urges the President to seek international agreements to assure cooperation in combating terrorism. Lists provisions which should be given priority in negotiating such agreements.
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1979
Includes service as a National Guard technician prior to January 1, 1969, as creditable service for purposes of civil service retirement.
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1979
Authorizes the enlistment of citizens of the Northern Mariana Islands into the Armed Forces of the United States if such an individual indicates in writing an intent to become a citizen, and not a national of the United States upon the full implementation of the Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in Political Union with the United States of America.
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1979
Excludes from the computation, pursuant to the "85-15" rule, of the percentage of students in a course who are receiving Government educational assistance those students whose fees are paid by Federal agencies other than the Veterans' Administration for purposes of veterans' educational benefits.
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1979
Department of Defense Supplemental Appropriation Authorization Act, 1979 - Title I: Procurement - Authorizes additional appropriations in specified amounts for use by the Air Force, Navy, and Army in fiscal year 1979 for the procurement of aircraft, missiles, naval vessels, and other weapons. Authorizes the Department of Defense to implement until concluded the Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding Between NATO Ministers of Defense on the NATO E-3A Cooperative Programme. Authorizes the Department to make a commitment to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization for the United States share of estimated termination liability. Title II: Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation - Authorizes additional appropriations for use during fiscal year 1979 by the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Defense Agencies, for research, development, test, and evaluation.
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1979
Authorizes the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to allow eligible veterans and their survivors and dependents vocationally oriented courses without a showing that at least half of those who completed such a course have been working in the occupational category for which it was designed to provide training.
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1979
Department of Defense Appropriation Authorization Act, 1980 - Title I: Procurement - Authorizes appropriations in specified amounts for fiscal year 1980 for use by the armed forces for the procurement of aircraft, missiles, naval vessels, tracked combat vehicles, torpedoes, and other weapons. Title II: Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation - Authorizes appropriations in specified amounts for fiscal year 1980 in specified amounts for fiscal year 1980 for use by the armed forces and defense agencies for research, development, test, and evaluation purposes. Title III: Active Forces - Sets forth the authorized end strength level for active duty personnel for each of the armed forces for fiscal year 1980. Title IV: Reserve Forces - Sets forth the minimum average strength levels for each of the reserve components of the armed forces for fiscal year 1980. Title V: Civilian Personnel - Sets forth the authorized end strength for civilian personnel within the Department of Defense for fiscal year 1980. Stipulates that such personnel shall be apportioned among the various military departments in such numbers as the Secretary of Defense may prescribe. Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress regarding such allocation. Authorizes the Secretary to increase such prescribed strength level for civilian personnel by one and one quarter percent where such action is necessary in the national interest. Requires the Secretary to notify the Congress of any such increase. Title VI: Military Training Student Loads - Sets forth the authorized military training student load for each component of the armed forces for fiscal year 1980. Title VII: General Provisions - Amends the Department of Defense Appropriation Authorization Act, 1976, to direct the Secretary of Defense to submit to Congress a quarterly written acquisition reports for those major defense systems which are estimated to require a total cumulative financing for research, development, test, and evaluation in excess of $75,000,000 or a cumulative production investment in excess of $300,000,000. Amends the Department of Defense Appropriation Authorization Act, 1978 to repeal the provision in such Act which places a ceiling on the numbers of commissioned officers on active duty above a specified rank and which reduces Department of Defense Civilian personnel in specified grade levels. Authorizes appropriations in specified amounts for fiscal year 1980 for the purpose of providing assistance for the 1980 Olympic winter games as authorized by the Department of Defense Appropriation Authorization Act, 1979. Places limitations on the use of such funds.