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Bill· HRH.R. 1036 (96th)referred

A bill to provide for a Veterans' Administration outpatient clinic at an appropriate location in northwest Florida.

United States · United States Congress · 18 January 1979

Directs the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to establish an outpatient medical facility in northwest Florida in the area comprised of Madison, Taylor, Jefferson, Wakulla, Leon, Gadsen, Jackson, Calhoun, Liberty, Franklin, Gulf, Holmes, Washington, Bay, Walton, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, and Escambia counties.

Bill· HRH.R. 1017 (96th)referred

A bill to authorize recomputation at age sixty of the retired pay of members and former members of the uniformed services whose retired pay is computed on the basis of pay scales in effect prior to January 1, 1972, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 18 January 1979

Authorizes the recomputation at age 60 of the retired or retainer pay for members or former members of the uniformed services whose retired or retainer pay was computed on the basis of pay scales in effect prior to January 1, 1972, in order to reflect any retired or retainer pay increases for other members which was based on changes in the Consumer Price Index since that date.

Bill· HRH.R. 1028 (96th)referred

A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code to make certain that recipients of veterans' pension and compensation will not have the amount of such pension or compensation reduced because of increases in monthly social security benefits.

United States · United States Congress · 18 January 1979

Provides that recipients of veterans' dependency and indemnity compensation to parents and non-service connected death, disability, or certain other service pensions will not have the amount of such pensions reduced or discontinued because of increases in monthly social security benefits.

Bill· HRH.R. 1016 (96th)referred

A bill to amend title 10 of the United States Code in order to establish Optometry Corps in the Army and the Navy and to provide a separate optometric service within the Air Force.

United States · United States Congress · 18 January 1979

Establishes an Optometry Corps within the Army. Stipulates that original appointments in the Regular Army may be made at the grades of captain through Colonel in such corps. Establishes an Optometry Corps within the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery of the Navy. Stipulates that appointments to such corps shall be made at the grades of lieutenant through captain. Stipulates that optometric functions in the Air Force shall be performed by commissioned officers who are qualified under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Air Force. Stipulates that qualified optometrists may be appointed in the grades of captain through colonel.

Law· SS. 7 (96th)open

Veterans Health Care Amendments of 1979

United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979

Veterans' Health Care Amendments of 1979 - Title I: Health Services Programs - Provides that medical examinations for service-connected disability compensation claims be included in the third priority category for veterans' outpatient care. Extends outpatient dental care benefits eligibility to all war veterans who were prisoners of war for more than six months or who have 100 percent service-connected disabilities. Provides for the establishment of a program of readjustment counseling for any veteran who served on active duty during the Vietnam era who requests such counseling within two years from discharge or within two years after the date of enactment of this Act. Requires the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs, in the event of another declaration of war, to recommend to the Congress within six months of such declaration whether the readjustment counseling program should be extended to veterans of such war. Authorizes necessary followup mental health services, including services for family members of eligible veterans. Directs the Veterans' Administration (VA) to provide upon request referral services for non-VA mental health services to former service personnel not eligible for such readjustment counseling because of an other than honorable discharge. Directs the Administrator to cooperate with the Secretary of Defense in notifying veterans of potential eligibility under such readjustment counseling program. Authorizes the Administrator to conduct a five-year pilot program for the treatment and rehabilitation in community-based treatment facilities of veterans with alcohol or drug dependencies. Requires the Administrator to report not later than March 31, 1983, to the House and Senate Committees on Veterans' Affairs regarding the first three years of such pilot program. Authorizes the Administrator, in cooperation with the Secretary of Labor and the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, to aid rehabilitated former addict veterans find employment. Directs the VA to provide upon request referral services for non-VA services to former service personnel not eligible for such alcohol and drug treatment services because of an other than honorable discharge. Provides that active service military personnel with an alcohol or drug dependence can not be transferred to a VA treatment center without such person's written request, and that such request can only be made during the last 30 days of enlistment. Authorizes the Administrator to establish a five-year pilot program of preventive health services for certain veterans with a 50 percent or more disability rating, and for veterans receiving treatment involving a service-connected disability. Requires the Administrator to report annually to the Congress with regard to such program. Authorizes the Administrator to provide hospital care, nursing home care, and medical services in VA facilities in the United States for new Philippine Scouts and Commonwealth Army veterans for service-connected disabilities. Title II: Contract-Care Programs - Provides: (1) that if specified conditions for providing contract outpatient care are satisfied veterans eligible for regular aid-and-attendance or household benefits may be provided such care if, on the basis of a medical examination, it is determined that such medical condition precludes proper treatment in a VA or other Government facility; (2) for the VA to contract for diagnostic services necessary to determine eligibility for treatment at independent VA outpatient clinics; and (3) for specified mental health services for veterans in Alaska or Hawaii. Requires an annual report to the appropriate Congressional committees regarding the VA's contract care authority. Authorizes the Administrator to contract with veterans' organizations recognized by the VA to furnish emergency medical services at the national conventions of such organizations. Title III: Construction, Alteration, Lease, and Acquisition of Medical Facilities - Directs the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs, in carrying out his duties under this Act: (1) to provide for the construction and acquisition of medical facilities equitably throughout the United States with due regard for the comparative urgency of the need for each particular facility; and (2) to give due consideration to excellence of architecture and design. States that no appropriation shall be made to construct, alter, or otherwise acquire any medical facility which involves a total expenditure of more than $2,000,000 unless such construction, alteration, or acquisition is first approved by resolution adopted by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate, respectively. Stipulates that no appropriation shall be made to lease any space at an average annual rental of more than $500,000 for use for a medical facility unless such lease is first approved by resolutions adopted by such committees. Directs the Administrator to submit a prospectus, including cost estimates and facility description, with regard to the funding of any such proposed medical facility. States that if funds for such facility are not appropriated within one year after approval, either of such committees may rescind approval. Enumerates structural requirements for any medical facility constructed pursuant to this Act. Directs the Administrator to submit to Congress an annual report regarding the construction, alteration, and leasing of medical facilities. Requires such report to contain: (1) a five-year plan for those medical facilities most in need of construction, replacement and alteration; (2) a priority list of at least ten such hospitals; and (3) general plans for each medical facility in the five-year plan or the list. Authorizes the Administrator to establish and operate not less than 125,000 beds for the furnishing of nursing home care to eligible veterans in facilities over which the Administrator has direct jurisdiction. Authorizes the Administrator to: (1) carry out construction or alteration of medical facilities pursuant to this Act; (2) make contributions to local authorities for safe ingress or egress to such facilities; (3) construct and operate parking facilities; (4) enter into agreements for the mutual use of Armed Forces facilities; (5) partially relinquish, on behalf of the United States, legislative jurisdiction to the State in which such medical facility may be located; and (6) use certain federally owned facilities. Authorizes the President to accept any building or grounds suitable for the use of disabled persons. Title IV: Benefits Payable to Persons Residing Outside the United States - States that in order for VA benefits to be paid on behalf of a child adopted and residing outside the United States, such child must: (1) be under age 18 at the time of adoption; (2) be receiving at least one half of its annual support from the veteran; (3) not be residing with its natural parent unless the natural parent is the veteran's spouse; and (4) be residing with the veteran except in certain specified circumstances. States that after the veteran's death such an adoption would be recognized for veterans' benefits purposes only if the veteran was entitled to or receiving a dependent's allowance for the child at any time during the year before such veteran's death, if such requirements were met for at least one year prior to the veteran's death. Requires the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary of State, to carry out a study of veterans' benefits payable to persons residing outside the 50 States and the District of Columbia. Title V: Miscellaneous Provisions - Authorizes the payment by non-Federal agencies, organizations, and individuals for travel expenses of certain employees of the VA's Department of Medicine and Surgery in connection with their official duties in specified circumstances. Transfers the authority to appoint the Deputy Administrator of Veterans' Affairs from the Administrator to the President by and with the advice of the Senate. Amends specified provisions relating to benefits for overseas VA employees and the salary schedule of the Department of Medicine and Surgery.

Bill· SS. 27 (96th)referred

A bill to authorize the Administrator of General Services to dispose of 35,000 long tons of tin in the national and supplemental stockpiles, and to provide for the deposit of moneys received from the sale of such tin.

United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979

Authorizes the Administrator of General Services to dispose of approximately 35,000 long tons of tin presently held in the national and supplemental stockpiles. Stipulates that moneys received pursuant to such disposition shall be covered into a special fund in the Treasury.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 10 (96th)referred

A Resolution expressing the disapproval of the Senate with respect to the action of the President of the United States sending notice of termination of the Mutual Defense Treaty with the Republic of China without prior consultation with the Senate.

United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979

Expresses Senate disapproval of the termination of the Mutual Defense Treaty with the Republic of China by the President without prior consultation with the Senate.

Bill· HRH.R. 876 (96th)referred

A bill to provide for the personal safety of those persons engaged in furthering the foreign intelligence operations of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979

Establishes maximum criminal penalties of ten years imprisonment and/or a $10,000 fine for anyone who willfully discloses information identifying or tending to identify a person as a present or former participant in United States foreign intelligence operations if: (1) the information has been designated by statute or Executive Order as requiring a specific degree of protection; or (2) the person disclosing the information knows or has reason to believe that such disclosure may prejudice the safety or well-being of the person identified.

Bill· HRH.R. 817 (96th)referred

A bill to provide retirement annuities for certain widows of members of the uniformed services who died before the effective date of the Survivor Benefit Plan.

United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979

Entitles surviving spouses of members of the uniformed services who were widowed before the effective date of the Survivor Benefit Plan and whose spouse was entitled to retired or retainer pay at time of death, to an annuity as computed under this Act, regardless of whether such individual is entitled to other specified death benefits with the exception of the Survivor Benefit Plan.

Bill· HRH.R. 822 (96th)referred

A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code to provide an alternative method for computing dependency and indemnity compensation in order to insure that in certain instances the survivors of deceased veterans receive an amount of compensation equal to that to which they would have been entitled if such veterans had been civil service employees killed while performing job-related functions.

United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979

Provides an alternative method for computing dependency and indemnity compensation in order that in certain instances the survivors of deceased veterans may elect to receive an amount of compensation equal to that which they would have been entitled if such veterans had been civil service employees killed while performing job-related functions.

Law· HRH.R. 595 (96th)open

An act to authorize certain transactions involving the acquisition and disposal of strategic and critical materials for the National Defense Stockpile.

United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979

Authorizes the Administrator of General Services to dispose approximately 35,000 long tons of tin presently held in the national and supplemental stockpiles. Stipulates that moneys received pursuant to such disposition shall be covered into a special fund in the Treasury.

Bill· HRH.R. 823 (96th)referred

A bill to amend section 3104 of title 38, United States Code, to permit certain service-connected disabled veterans who are retired members of the uniformed services to receive compensation concurrently with retired pay, without deduction from either.

United States · United States Congress · 15 January 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.

Bill· HRH.R. 774 (96th)referred

World War I Pension Act of 1979

United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979

World War I Pension Act of 1979 - Requires 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 requirements, or to the surviving spouse of each such veteran, or when there is no surviving spouse, to the child or children of each such veteran.

Bill· HRH.R. 759 (96th)referred

A bill to require that discharge certificates issued to members of the armed forces not indicate the conditions or reasons for discharge, to limit the separation of enlisted members under conditions other than honorable, and to improve the procedures for the review of discharges and dismissals.

United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979

Directs the Secretary of Defense to take such action as may be necessary to insure that military discharges only indicate that a member of the armed forces has been discharged without any indication of the conditions under which such discharge occurred and that all records or documents pertaining to the reasons for discharge be kept confidential and not disclosed without the prior approval of the member concerned, except where such separation was pursuant to a sentence of a court-martial. Sets forth the conditions under which a member of the armed forces may be separated from the service under less than honorable conditions. Sets forth procedures for the establishment of review panels to determine whether a member should be separated under less than honorable conditions. Establishes procedures which the review boards must follow regarding such determinations. Allows members to appeal review board decisions to appeal boards to be established by the Judge Advocate General concerned or the General Counsel of the Department of Transportation, as appropriate. Directs each of the Secretaries concerned to establish regional boards of review to review military discharges. Stipulates that requests for review must be made within 15 years after separation from service.

Bill· HRH.R. 602 (96th)referred

A bill to amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to include synthetic fuels which may be used as fuels under title III.

United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979

Amends the Defense Production Act of 1950 to authorize the President, in order to carry out the purposes of such Act, to make provision for purchases of or commitments to purchase synthetic fuels which may be used as fuel for Government use or resale and to encourage the development and production of such fuels. Stipulates that the President's authority under this Act shall continue until June 30, 1990. Authorizes the President to make subsidy payments for domestically produced supplies of strategic or critical materials under specified circumstances to insure that necessary high-cost sources are continued or that maximum production or supply is maintained at stable prices. Authorizes the President to install additional equipment, facilities, processes, or improvements at United States industrial facilities and to install Government-owned equipment in private industrial facilities if such actions would aid the national defense. Stipulates that the total obligations which may be made under this Act without Congressional approval shall not exceed $2,000,000,000.

Bill· HRH.R. 578 (96th)referred

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase from one year to seven years the period after a veteran is separated from military service during which development of Parkinson's disease will be presumed to be service-connected.

United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979

Provides that Parkinson's disease 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.

Bill· HRH.R. 580 (96th)referred

A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code relating to the recognition of representatives of the Polish Legion of American Veterans as claims agents for claims arising under laws administered by the Veterans' Administration.

United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979

Includes the Polish Legion of American Veterans of the United States of America as one of the organizations whose representatives may be recognized by the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to prepare, present, and prosecute claims under laws administered by the Veterans' Administration.

Bill· HRH.R. 554 (96th)referred

A bill to reduce expenditures by the Federal Government, except expenditures for national defense and national security, for the fiscal year 1979.

United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979

Limits expenditures of the Government, other than those for national defense and security for fiscal year 1979, to an amount which is five percent less than the total of such expenditures for fiscal year 1978. Limits Government expenditures for fiscal year 1979, for compensation of officers and employees of the United States other than those whose employment is directly related to national defense and security, to an amount which is ten percent less than such expenditures for fiscal year 1978.

Bill· HRH.R. 525 (96th)referred

Uniformed Services Retired and Retainer Pay Equalization Act

United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979

Uniformed Services Retired and Retainer Pay Equalization Act - Authorizes the recomputation of the retired or retainer pay for members and former members of the uniformed services if such pay was computed under the rates of basic pay in effect after September 30, 1949, and before October 1, 1974. Stipulates that such recomputation shall be based on the rates of basic pay in effect on October 1, 1974. Entitles members and former members not eligible for retired pay for physical disability to such recomputed pay at age 65 and entitles those eligible for retired pay for physical disability to such recomputed pay at age 65 and entitles those eligible for retired pay for physical disability to such recomputed pay one month after the enactment of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 470 (96th)referred

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize a program of assistance to States for the establishment, expansion, improvement, and maintenance of veterans cemeteries, and to provide for transportation of bodies to a national cemetery.

United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979

Authorizes the appropriation of $4,000,000 for fiscal year 1978, and $6,000,000 for each of the four succeeding fiscal years for grants to the States for the establishment and expansion of veterans cemeteries owned by the States. Sets forth the conditions under which grants may be made to the States under this Act. Authorizes the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to make payments, for the calendar year 1978 and each calendar year thereafter, to the States for the interment of veterans and for the maintenance of State veterans' cemeteries. Requires the Administrator to conduct a survey to determine the reasonable cost of interment and perpetual care maintenance for the purposes of payment under this Act. Authorizes the Administrator to pay transportation costs of the bodies of eligible veterans to national cemeteries.

Bill· HRH.R. 462 (96th)referred

A bill to authorize recomputation at age sixty of the retired pay of members and former members of the uniformed services whose retired pay is computed on the basis of pay scales in effect prior to January 1, 1972, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979

Authorizes the recomputation at age 60 of the retired or retainer pay for members or former members of the uniformed services whose retired or retainer pay was computed on the basis of pay scales in effect prior to January 1, 1972, in order to reflect any retired or retainer pay increases for other members which was based on changes in the Consumer Price Index since that date.

Bill· HRH.R. 456 (96th)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950 to allow Federal civil defense funds to be used by local civil defense agencies for natural disaster relief, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979

Amends the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950 to authorize the use of Federal civil defense funds by local civil defense agencies for natural disaster or civil disturbance relief. Increases the Federal contribution for travel expenses and per diem allowances for students in civil defense training programs and increases the Federal financial contribution to States for civil defense personnel and administrative expenses. Increases the authorization for appropriations under such Act for travel expenses, for personal equipment for State and local workers, and for personnel and administrative expenses.

Bill· HRH.R. 441 (96th)referred

A bill to prohibit the transfer or other disposal of any veterans' cemetery located in the Canal Zone without the specific authorization of Congress.

United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979

Prohibits the transfer or disposal of any U.S. interest in any cemetery located in the Canal Zone which has interred within its boundaries U.S. military veterans or others under the jurisdiction of the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs, without the specific authorization of Congress.

Bill· HRH.R. 442 (96th)referred

A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code to deny veterans' benefits to certain individuals whose discharges from active military service under less than honorable conditions are administratively upgraded under the revised standards as implemented by the Department of Defense's Special Discharge Review Program.

United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979

Denies veterans' benefits to certain individuals whose discharges from active military service under less than honorable conditions are administratively upgraded under the revised standards for review as implemented April 5, 1977, by the Department of Defense's Special Discharge Review Program.

Bill· HRH.R. 409 (96th)referred

Veterans Education Amendments of 1979

United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979

Veterans' Education Amendments of 1979 - Increases the rates of educational benefits and allowances for eligible veterans and their survivors and dependents in the following areas: (1) subsistence allowance while pursuing vocational rehabilitation training; (2) educational assistance allowance; (3) special supplemental assistance for post-secondary courses of education; (4) special training allowance; (5) correspondence course allowance; (6) apprenticeship or other on-job training allowance; and (7) educational loans; (8) flight training allowance; and (9) agricultural course allowance.

Bill· HRH.R. 416 (96th)referred

A bill to amend chapter 49 of title 10, United States Code, to prohibit union organization in the armed forces, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979

Makes it unlawful to enroll any member of the armed forces in, or to solicit or otherwise encourage any member of the armed forces to join, any labor organization. Stipulates that any individual violating this Act shall be punished by imprisonment of not more than five years. Stipulates that any labor organization violating this Act shall be punished by a fine of not less than $25,000 or more than $50,000.

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