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Bill· HRH.R. 3492 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 16 February 1977
Veterans Fair Employment Act - Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to make it an unlawful employment practice for an employer to either (1) request any employee or applicant for employment to provide copies of military discharge papers or other service records; or (2) make inquiries relative to the military discharge of any employee or applicant for employment. Excepts from such prohibition inquiries made for the sole purpose of ascertaining either (1) education or work experience in the Armed Forces; or (2) any convictions by a court-martial.
Bill· HRH.R. 3510 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 16 February 1977
Authorizes a presumption of service connection cause of death for the purposes of payment of dependency and indemnity compensation in the case of a blinded veteran who had a service-connected disability rated permanent and total for at least one year immediately preceding death, if death was due to causes not the result of misconduct on the part of such veteran.
Bill· SS. 724 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 February 1977
Entitles surviving spouses of specified members of the uniformed services who died before the effective date of the Survivor Benefit Plan to an annuity.
Bill· SS. 695 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 February 1977
Defense Production Act Amendments -- Amends the Defense Production Act of 1950 to prohibit any Federal contracting officer who by virtue of his position is authorized to solicit or select sources of supply, or describe requirements for, enter into, award, modify, terminate, administer, or make determinations or findings with respect to any contract while so employed, from accepting compensation from any contractor without the written permission of the standards of conduct counselor for his employing agency. Prohibits such contracting officer from owning a controlling interest in any contractor who has been affected by action taken by such officer. Prohibits such contracting officer from accepting employment within two years following his employment with the United States from any contractor who was affected by the action of such officer within three years prior to the termination of his or her employment with such agency, and from accepting employment with such a contractor in a position which was created or subsidized by revenues realized through a Federal contract handled by such officer until five years after the termination of such officer's employment with such agency. Prohibits contractors from offering to any such officer any compensation such officer is prohibited from receiving under this Act. Establishes a Conflict of Interest Review Board to review compliance by contracting officers with this Act. States that the Board shall issue advisory opinions with respect to compensation offered to such contracting officer after notice is published in the Federal Register and interested parties have had an opportunity to present testimony relating to the issuance of such advisory opinion. States that reliance on such advisory opinion shall be a defense to a civil or criminal case brought under this Act. Requires meetings of the Board at which such advisory opinions will be considered to be open to the public. Authorizes the Board to issue rules to implement this Act. Requires the Board to report annually to Congress respecting its activities and recommendations of legislative or regulatory actions to promote high ethical standards for Government employees. Requires the following persons to file specified information with the Board: (1) former Government employees who were employed in any given fiscal year as a representative of a Government contractor in any action in which the United States was a party or in any transaction with the United States; and (2) any Federal employee who was previously employed by a Government contractor at a salary rate equal to or greater than that for positions in grade GS-13. Exempts specified persons from the filing requirements of the Act.
Bill· SS. 699 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 February 1977
Designates the Veterans' Administration hospital in Miles City, Montana, as the "Mike Mansfield Veterans' Hospital."
Bill· HRH.R. 3441 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 February 1977
Exempts courses which lead to a standard college degree from the "85-15" rule whereby the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs is required to disapprove enrollment of any eligible veteran, not already enrolled, in any course offered by a proprietary profit or proprietary nonprofit educational institution where more than 85 percent of the students enrolled have their fees paid by either the Veterans' Administration or the institution itself. Revises the application of rules governing the two-year period a course must be in operation before enrollment of eligible veterans or persons can be approved.
Bill· HRH.R. 3425 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 February 1977
Provides that educational loans made by the Veterans' Administration to eligible veterans and other persons shall not bear interest in excess of three percent, and that no interest shall accrue before the beginning date of repayment.
Bill· HRH.R. 3440 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 February 1977
Exempts courses which lead to a standard college degree from the "85-15" rule whereby the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs is required to disapprove enrollment of any eligible veteran, not already enrolled, in any course offered by a proprietary profit or proprietary nonprofit educational institution where more than 85 percent of the students enrolled have their fees paid by either the Veterans' Administration or the institution itself. Revises the application of rules governing the two-year period a course must be in operation before enrollment of eligible veterans or persons can be approved.
Bill· HRH.R. 3424 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 February 1977
Removes the time limitation within which programs of education for veterans must be completed. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 1662)
Bill· HRH.R. 3439 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 February 1977
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 personnel and administrative expenses.
Bill· HRH.R. 3423 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 February 1977
Authorizes the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to purchase from one or more life insurance companies a policy or policies of mortgage protection life insurance on a group basis for veterans (other than permanently and totally disabled veterans), who are unable to obtain commercial life insurance because of a service-connected disability. Sets forth the maximum amount of insurance under a policy provided under this Act at no more than $30,000. Authorizes the Administrator to deduct insurance premiums from any compensation or other cash benefits payable to veterans by the Veterans' Administration, and to pay such premiums to the insurers. Provides that the United States shall bear all costs of the insurance provided under this Act, except the amount of premium rates. States that any amount of insurance in force under this Act on the date of death of an insured veteran shall be paid only to the holder of the mortgage loan on the veteran's home as a credit toward loan indebtedness. Requires each policy purchased under this Act to provide for the following: (1) reinsurance with other insurers which meet the Administrator's criteria; (2) that the Administrator may discontinue a whole policy, or exclude from issuance to each insured veteran of a certificate setting forth the benefits to which he is entitled; (3) any other provisions necessary to carry out this Act; and (4) an annual accounting to the Administrator of the amount of premiums paid, the total of all mortality and other claim charges incurred, and the amount of the insurer's expenses and risk charges. States that insurance under this Act shall terminate upon whichever first occurs: (1) satisfaction of the veteran's indebtedness under the loan upon which the insurance is based; (2) the veteran's 70th birthday; (3) termination of the veteran's ownership of the property securing the loan; (4) discontinuance of payment of premiums by the veteran; or (5) discontinuance of the entire contract or agreement.
Bill· HRH.R. 3422 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 February 1977
Provides that recipients of veterans' pensions and compensation will not have the amount of such pension or compensation reduced because of increases in social security benefits.
Bill· HRH.R. 3396 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 February 1977
Authorizes the Administrator of Veteran's Affairs to assist veterans with a permanent and total service-connected disability due to the loss or loss of use of one upper and one lower extremity in acquiring specially adapted housing.
Bill· HRH.R. 3376 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 February 1977
Provides that recipients of veterans' pension and compensation will not have the amount of such pension or compensation reduced, or entitlement thereto discontinued, because of increases in monthly social security benefits. Applies these amendments to annual income determinations made for calendar years after 1972. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 415(g), adds 38 U.S.C. 503(d))
Bill· HRH.R. 3321 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 February 1977
Designates service as a Member of the Women's Air Forces Service Pilots as active duty for the purposes of all laws administered by the Veterans' Administration.
Bill· HRH.R. 3378 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 February 1977
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 within 15 years after such separation either on its own motion or the motion of the member concerned or the representative of such member. Establishes procedures for such review.
Bill· HRH.R. 3277 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1977
Designates service as a Member of the Women's Air Forces Service Pilots as active duty for the purposes of all laws administered by the Veterans' Administration.
Bill· HRH.R. 3245 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1977
Provides that recipients of veterans' pension and compensation will not have the amount of such pension or compensation reduced, or entitlement thereto discontinued, because of increases in monthly social security benefits. Applies these amendments to annual income determinations made for calendar years after 1972. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 415(g), adds 38 U.S.C. 503(d))
Bill· HRH.R. 3284 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1977
Extends from June 30, 1978, to September 30, 1983, the grants-in-aid program to the Veterans Memorial Hospital in the Philippine Islands.
Bill· HRH.R. 3233 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1977
Provides that if the delivery day for Veterans' Administration benefit checks falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal public holiday, checks for such month shall be mailed for delivery on the first day preceding such designated day which is not a Saturday, Sunday or legal public holiday, without regard to whether the delivery of such checks is made in the same calendar month for which such benefit checks are issued.
Bill· HRH.R. 3225 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1977
Provides that the fees payable to agents or attorneys who represent veterans in allowed claims under the veterans laws shall be paid by the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs rather than deducted from amounts awarded under the claims.
Bill· HRH.R. 3275 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1977
Exempts courses which lead to a standard college degree from the "85-15" rule under which the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs is required to disapprove enrollment of any eligible veteran, not already enrolled, in any course where more than 85 percent of the students enrolled have their fees paid by either the Federal Government or the educational institution itself.
Bill· HRH.R. 3271 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1977
Makes it unlawful for any individual or entity to solicit to enroll or enroll any member of the armed forces in any labor organization, or for any member of the armed forces to join, or encourage other members to join, any labor union. Prescribes a penalty of not more than five years imprisonment for any individual violating this Act, and a fine of not less than $25,000 nor more than $50,000 for any labor organization in violation of this Act. (Adds 10 U.S.C. 975)
Bill· HRH.R. 3262 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1977
Makes it unlawful for any individual or entity to solicit to enroll or enroll any member of the armed forces in any labor organization, or for any member of the armed forces to join, or encourage other members to join, any labor union. Prescribes a penalty of not more than five years imprisonment for any individual violating this Act, and a fine of not less than $25,000 nor more than $50,000 for any labor organization in violation of this Act. (Adds 10 U.S.C. 975)
Bill· HRH.R. 3244 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1977
Provides that recipients of veterans' pension and compensation will not have the amount of such pension or compensation reduced, or entitlement thereto discontinued, because of increases in monthly social security benefits. Applies these amendments to annual income determinations made for calendar years after 1972. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 415(g), adds 38 U.S.C. 503(d))
Bill· HRH.R. 3246 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1977
Provides that recipients of veterans' pension and compensation will not have the amount of such pension or compensation reduced, or entitlement thereto discontinued, because of increases in monthly social security benefits. Applies these amendments to annual income determinations made for calendar years after 1972. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 415(g), adds 38 U.S.C. 503(d))
Bill· HRH.R. 3240 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1977
Directs the Secretaries of the various armed forces to establish discharge review boards and panels and to geographically disburse such panels on the basis of population concentrations of discharge applicants. Requires such panels to travel to areas where a reasonable number of applications for review have been filed. Directs the discharge review boards and panels to review any discharge or dismissal from the armed forces granted under other than fully honorable conditions upon their own motion or upon the request of the former member or the representative of a former member. Directs the review board or panel to determine whether such discharge was fair and equitable, or in the interest of justice, by standards current at the time of review, taking into consideration all the circumstances of the case. Directs the Secretary of Defense to establish guidelines and directives to be followed by the review boards and panels including specified mitigating and extenuating circumstances. Stipulates that the presence of strong mitigating factors shall normally warrant the upgrading of an other than fully dishonorable discharge to an honorable discharge, unless they are offset by serious aggravating factors which have a direct relationship to the issuance of an other than fully honorable discharge. Authorizes a review board or panel to issue an honorable discharge (limited) to individuals who were discharged under less than honorable conditions if such individuals have rehabilitated themselves and their conduct, activities and habits since being granted original discharge have been exemplary. Stipulates that such new discharge certificate shall be the same as a fully honorable discharge for all records and information pertaining to the individual. Stipulates that no benefits under any laws shall automatically be afforded to any individual issued an honorable discharge (limited) unless such an individual would have been entitled to such benefits under the original discharge or dismissal. Sets forth the procedures which review boards and panels must follow regarding review hearings. Requires the Government to provide legal counsel or assistance as may be necessary to insure that an applicant is competent to present a claim for review, in clear cases of need. Directs the Secretary of Defense to carry out a public information program designed to inform former members of the armed services of the new discharge review program under this Act. Requires each Secretary of the various services concerned to prepare a semiannual report on the functions, problems, and accomplishments of the review boards and panels established under this Act. (Amends 10 U.S.C. 1553)
Bill· HRH.R. 3243 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1977
Provides that recipients of veterans' pension and compensation will not have the amount of such pension or compensation reduced, or entitlement thereto discontinued, because of increases in monthly social security benefits. Applies these amendments to annual income determinations made for calendar years after 1972. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 415(g), adds 38 U.S.C. 503(d))
Bill· HRH.R. 3226 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1977
Provides that the fees payable to agents or attorneys who represent veterans in allowed claims under the veterans laws shall be paid by the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs rather than deducted from amounts awarded under the claims.
Bill· HRH.R. 3222 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1977
Defense Production Act Amendments - Amends the Defense Production Act of 1950 to prohibit any Federal contracting officer who by virtue of his position is authorized to solicit or select sources of supply, or describe requirements for, enter into, award, modify, terminate, administer, or make determinations or findings with respect to any or contract while so employed, from accepting compensation from any contractor without the written permission of the standards of conduct counselor for his employing agency. Prohibits such contracting officer from owning a controlling interest in any contractor who has been affected by action taken by such officer. Prohibits such contracting officer from accepting employment within two years following his employment with the United States from any contractor who was affected by the action of such officer taken by him or her within three years prior to the termination of his or her employment with such agency, and from accepting employment with such a contractor in a position which was created or subsidized by revenues realized through a Federal contract handled by such officer until five years after the termination of such officer's employment with such agency has been terminated. Prohibits contractors from offering to any such officer of any compensation such officer is prohibited from receiving under this Act. Establishes a Conflict of Interest Review Board to review compliance by contracting officers with this Act. States that the Board shall issue advisory opinions with respect to compensation offered to such contracting officer after notice is published in the Federal Register and interested parties have had an opportunity to present testimony relating to the issuance of such advisory opinion. States that reliance on such advisory opinion shall be a defense to a civil or criminal case brought under this Act. Requires meetings of the Board at which such advisory opinions will be considered to be open to the public. Authorizes the Board to issue rules to implement this Act. Requires the Board to report annually to Congress respecting its activities and recommendations of legislative or regulatory actions to promote high ethical standards for Government employees. Requires the following persons to file specified information with the Board: (1) former Government employees who were employed in any given fiscal year as a representative of a Government contractor in any action in which the United States was a party or in any transaction with the United States; and (2) any Federal employee who was previously employed by a Government contractor at a salary rate equal to or greater than that for positions in grade GS-13. Exempts specified persons from the filing requirements of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 3223 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1977
Provides that public or private retirement, annuity, or endowment payments (including monthly social security insurance benefits) shall not be included in computing annual income for the purpose of determining eligibility for a service pension or a non-service-connected disability pension paid by the Veterans' Administration.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 268 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1977
Declares the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should declare a moratorium on United States manufacture of chemical weapons (lethal and incapacitating nerve and mustard agents and "binary agents") and order the destruction of certain United States stockpiles of such weapons. Urges other nations to destroy their stockpiles. Urges the Conference of the Committee on Disarmament to conclude a treaty banning the manufacture and possession of such weapons.
Bill· HRH.R. 3205 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1977
Authorizes the establishment of a National Guard for Guam. Amends 32 U.S.C. 101.
Bill· HRH.R. 3211 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1977
Revises the pay scales for cadets and midshipmen at the United States Military Academy, the Naval Academy, the Air Force Academy, and the Coast Guard Academy and the pay of members of, and applicants for, the Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps while such individuals are attending field training or practice cruises.
Bill· HRH.R. 3202 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1977
Stipulates that the remarriage of the spouse of a deceased member of the armed forces at or after the age of 60 shall not result in the termination of the annuity payable under the Retired Serviceman's Family Protection Plan. Authorizes cost-of-living adjustments in such annuities.
Bill· HRH.R. 3196 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1977
Extends the delimiting period for completing a veteran's education program until such time as the veteran completes or ends the program, if at the close of the ordinary ten-year delimiting period the veteran is enrolled in a program.
Bill· HRH.R. 3186 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1977
Provides that any veteran entitled to peacetime disability compensation shall be entitled to full wartime disability compensation for any disability resulting from an injury or disease received in line of duty: (1) as a direct result of armed conflict; (2) while engaged in extrahazardous service, including such service under conditions simulating war.
Bill· HRH.R. 3187 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1977
Raises and fixes the rates of disability compensation for veterans rated 10 through 90 percent disabled in the proportion which the degree of disability bears to the rate applicable for a total rating.
Bill· HRH.R. 3129 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1977
Guarantees automatically any loan to a qualified veteran for the purchase and installation of solar heating and/or cooling in a dwelling which he owns and occupies. Exempts such loans from the existing $17,500 maximum amount of guaranty entitlement, and sets the amount of such entitlement at either: (1) the reasonable total cost of such purchase and installation, or (2) 20 percent of the value of the structure in which such system is to be installed, whichever is less. States that the original principal amount of such a loan shall not exceed the amount of guaranty entitlement so set.
Bill· HRH.R. 3125 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1977
World War I Pension Act - Requires the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to pay (in addition to any 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. 3140 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1977
Prohibits the closure or realignment of military bases involving reductions in civilian personnel positions below a specified level or construction or conversion at military installations made necessary by the relocation of such civilian personnel unless: (1) the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of the military department concerned notifies the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives that such installation is a candidate for closure or realignment; (2) the appropriate Secretary complies with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969; (3) the appropriate Secretary notifies the Committees on Armed Services of a final decision in writing regarding such closure or realignment and a detailed justification for such decision; and (4) a period of at least 60 days elapses between such notification and the implementation of such decision. Stipulates that this Act does not apply to closures or reductions which the President has certified to Congress as being necessary for reasons of national security or a military emergency.
Bill· SS. 623 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 February 1977
Requires an increase in the annuities payable under the Retired Serviceman's Family Protection Plan to spouses or children of deceased members of the armed forces who died before March 20, 1974, whenever retired or retained pay is increased to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index. Makes such adjustments retroactive for retired or retainer pay adjustments since September 21, 1972.
Bill· SS. 606 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 February 1977
Military Retiree Health Benefits Act - Prohibits the Secretary of Defense from requiring permanent military retirees who are beneficiaries of the civilian health and medical program of the uniformed services (CHAMPUS) to go to a uniformed services facility as a condition precedent to receiving health care or hospitalization from a nongovernmental party.
Bill· HRH.R. 3104 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 February 1977
Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation, pursuant to the approval of State programs for the completion of the Interstate Highway System, to enter into contractual arrangements on behalf of the United States for the payment of the principal and interest on State bonds or obligations issued for such purpose. Requires the Secretary to make an annual report to Congress with respect to all activities pursuant to this Act. Authorizes appropriations in such amounts as may be necessary to make the payments contracted for under this Act.
Bill· SS. 590 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1977
Establishes a Department of Veterans' Affairs to supercede the Veterans' Administration, and creates the following positions: (1) Secretary of Veterans' Affairs; (2) Under Secretary; (3) Assistant Secretary for Veterans' Benefits, in charge of the overall supervision of general benefits, other than medical care, and readjustment and related benefits; (4) Assistant Secretary for Medical Affairs, in charge of the overall supervision of health and hospital care programs; and (5) General Counsel.
Bill· SS. 583 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1977
Amends the Federal charter of AMVETS (American Veterans of World War II) to change the name of such organization to AMVETS (American Veterans of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam).
Bill· HRH.R. 3069 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1977
Makes it unlawful for any individual or entity to solicit to enroll or enroll any member of the armed forces in any labor organization, or for any member of the armed forces to join, or encourage other members to join, any labor union. Prescribes a penalty of not more than five years imprisonment for any individual violating this Act, and a fine of not less than $25,000 nor more than $50,000 for any labor organization in violation of this Act. (Adds 10 U.S.C. 975)
Bill· HRH.R. 2977 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1977
Excludes industrially funded personnel from the computation of the end strength for civilian personnel within the Department of Defense for any fiscal year.
Bill· HRH.R. 3011 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1977
Includes, for the purpose of computing military nonregular retirement pay, service in State militia units between 1930 and 1941 if such unit was restricted to individuals not of the Caucasian race and was ordered to active duty during World War II.
Bill· HRH.R. 3007 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1977
Repeals the requirement that, under specified circumstances, the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs make advance payments of the initial educational assistance or subsistence allowance to eligible veterans or persons. Sets a new condition on the making of educational assistance payments by requiring that before they can be paid the Administrator must receive certification, from the eligible person and from the educational institution, that such person has actually attended the course in question during the month to be paid for. Holds such veteran or person liable for overpayments if he fails to pursue a course paid for.
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