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Bill· HRH.R. 3737 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1973
Uniformed Services Retirement Pay Equalization Act - Provides that the retired pay of each retired officer of the Navy or the Marine Corps shall be computed on the basis of rates of pay provided by law at the time of his retirement or subsequently for officers on the active list. Permits retired members of the uniformed service, who were retired by reason of physical disability and who are entitled to retired or retainer pay computed under the Career Compensation Act of 1949, to elect within the one-year period following the effective date of this Act, to receive disability retirement pay under this Act in lieu of that retired or retainer pay to which they are otherwise entitled. (Adds 10 U.S.C. 6149)
Bill· HRH.R. 3729 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1973
Prohibits, during time of war or armed conflict, the collecting or disbersing of money or anything of value, directly or indirectly, for the enemies of the United States. Provides for penalties of up to ten years in prison, or a fine of up to $10,000, or both, for anyone who knowingly violates this Act. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 2392)
Bill· HRH.R. 3686 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1973
Armed Forces Drug Dependency Treatment and Rehabilitation Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to require each member of the Armed Forces on active duty or on active duty for training to be examined to determine whether such member is drug-dependent. States that the Secretary of Defense shall prescribe policies under which members of the Armed Forces who are drug-dependent will be encouraged to identify themselves as such and to seek treatment and rehabilitation. Provides that drug-dependent members shall be given treatment and rehabilitation services in facilities of the armed force concerned or in private facilities. Authorizes the Secretary to retain a drug dependent member on active duty beyond the expiration of his term of service or date of separation for the purpose of such treatment. Stipulates that no such member may be so retained for more than 30 days. Provides that charges for a drug offense shall be dismissed upon completion of a program of treatment and participation under this Act, or satisfactory participation in such program upon release from active duty. Requires absolute medical confidentiality and an exemption from disciplinary or other legal action with regard to information given in seeking or receiving treatment and rehabilitation services under this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 3727 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1973
Provides that compensation received by an individual from the Veterans' Administration for service-connected disability shall not be taken into account as income so as to prevent his occupancy of Government-sponsored housing (or so as to increase the rent which he would otherwise be required to pay).
Bill· HRH.R. 3740 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1973
Increases payments in specified amounts to veterans under non-service-connected disability pension plans. Increases pension payments to widows of veterans who at the time of death were receiving compensation or retirement pay for a service-connected disability. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 521(b),(c); 541(b),(c))
Bill· HRH.R. 3736 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1973
Provides that the proceeds of any policy of United States Government Life Insurance, National Service Life Insurance, Servicemen's Group Life Insurance, or Veterans' Group Life Insurance shall not be included in the computation of the gross value of the insured's estate for Federal estate tax or State inheritance tax purposes. (Adds 38USC 3101(d))
Bill· HRH.R. 3732 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1973
Establishes a Court of Veteran's Appeals with exclusive jurisdiction to review decisions of the Board of Veterans' Appeals pertaining to Service-connected disability or death; or whether a widow, child, or parent is entitled to benefits. Provides that, except in the case of the discovery of new material evidence, all decisions of the Court are final. Gives the Court subpena power, authority to appoint commissioners and clerical employees, and the right to allow attorney fees and charge court fees. Sets the membership of the Court at five judges through 1972 and three judges thereafter. Authorizes the President to appoint the judges with the advice and consent of the Senate for 10-year terms on a staggered basis.
Bill· HRH.R. 3671 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1973
Entitles educational benefits to veterans of World War II and the Korean conflict who received such education or training for for a period less than that which he was entitled to. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 1651-52, 1661(a))
Bill· HRH.R. 3622 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1973
Provides adjustment assistance to prosoners of war of the Vietnam era according to the percentage scale of the service connected disability benefits for veterans. Specifies that the rate of compensation for such persons shall be $30 per month for the period of time as a prisoner of war up to a maximum of $150 per month. (Adds 38 U.S.C.314(t))
Bill· HRH.R. 3651 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1973
Provides that, in determining the annual income of any individual for veterans' pension and compensation purposes, the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs shall disregard any increase in benefits under title II of the Social Security Act (Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) brought about by Public Law 92-336 to which a veteran might be entitled, or any subsequent cost-of-living increase in such benefits occurring pursuant to the Social Security Act. (Adds 38 U.S.C. 415(g)(4), 503(d))
Bill· HRH.R. 3598 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1973
Authorizes travel and transportation allowances to members of the uniformed services who are stationed or assigned outside the 48 contiguous States, or returning from a restricted area in which dependents are not permitted. (Adds 37 U.S.C. 411b)
Bill· HRH.R. 3623 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1973
Provides adjustment assistance to prosoners of war of the Vietnam era according to the percentage scale of the service connected disability benefits for veterans. Specifies that the rate of compensation for such persons shall be $30 per month for the period of time as a prisoner of war up to a maximum of $150 per month. (Adds 38 U.S.C.314(t))
Bill· HRH.R. 3619 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1973
National Cemeteries Act - Establishes within the Veterans' Administration a National Cemetery System consisting of all cemeteries of the United States in which veterans of any war or conflict or of service in the Armed Forces may be buried. Establishes an Advisory Committee on Cemeteries and Memorials to advise and consult with the Administrator with respect to the administration of the cemeteries. Specifies that the following persons are eligible for interment in any open national cemetery: (1) any veteran; (2) any reservist, whose death occurs under honorable conditions, while undergoing treatment at the expense of the United States for injury or disease contracted while acting within the scope of his reservist duties; (3) any ROTC member whose death occurs under honorable conditions during his training period; (4) any U.S. citizen, who served in the Armed Forces of an allied government and such service terminated honorably; (5) the wife, surviving spouse, minor child, and the unmarried adult child of the above-mentioned persons; and (6) such other persons as may be designated by the Administrator. Directs the Administrator to make all rules and regulations and conduct whatever business is necessary to establish and maintain such cemeteries. Authorizes the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to acquire needed additional land by purchase, gift, condemnation, transfer from other Federal agencies, or otherwise as he determines to be in the best interest of the United States. Directs the Administrator to conduct a comprehensive study and to submit his recommendations to the 93d Congress within six months after such Congress convenes, concerning the criteria which should govern the development and operation of the National Cemetery System, including the concept of regional cemeteries; the relationship between that system to other Federal burial benefits provided servicement and veterans; and the steps to be taken to conform the existing System to the recommended criteria. Authorizes the Administrator to make necessary rules for the governing of property under his control, and to fix penalties for violations. Provides for the payment of burial costs (up to $250) when an eligible veteran or veteran's relative dies in a VA facility. Stipulates that if the veteran is not buried in a national cemetery or other cemetery under the jurisdiction of the United States, the Administrator, in his discretion, having due regard to the circumstances in each case, may pay a sum not exceeding $150 as a plot or interment allowance to such person as he prescribes. Transfers to the Administrator from the Secretaries of the Army, Navy, and Air Force the functions and responsibilities of such Secretaries with respect to cemeteries under their jurisdiction. Repeals specified provisions of law dealing with national cemeteries and payment of veterans' burial expenses. Authorizes the burial of an unknown soldier from the Vietnam Conflict at Arlington National Cemetery after the United States has concluded its participation in hostilities in Southeast Asia.
Bill· HRH.R. 3589 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1973
Provides for the cancellation of student loans under the student loan provisions of the National Defense Education Act of 1958 for service in mental hospitals and schools for the handicapped. (Amends 20 U.S.C. 425(b)(3)(B))
Bill· HRH.R. 3581 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1973
Provides that in the determination of the annual income of recipients of vetetans' pensions and dependency and indemnity compensation the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs shall not reduce the amount of such pension or compensation because of increases in monthly social security benefits under Public law 92-336. (Adds 38 U.S.C. 415(g)(4) 503(d))
Bill· HRH.R. 3562 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1973
Allows a tax credit under the Internal Revenue Code to employers who hire prisoners of war or missing in action Vietnam veterans.
Bill· HRH.R. 3565 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1973
Allows a tax credit under the Internal Revenue Code to an employer who hires an unemployed Vietnam veteran.
Bill· HRH.R. 3549 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1973
Stipulates that benefit increases, under Title II of the Social Security Act (Old-Age, Survivors', and Disability Insurance), provided for by Public Law 92-326 be disregarded for the purposes of determining eligibility for veterans' pension or compensation. (Adds 38 U.S.C. 415 (g) (4); 503 (d))
Bill· HRH.R. 3563 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1973
Allows a tax credit under the Internal Revenue Code to an employer who hires a physically handicapped Vietnam veteran.
Bill· HRH.R. 3576 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1973
Provides that, in determining the annual income of any individual for veterans' pension and compensation purposes, the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs shall disregard any increase in benefits under title II of the Social Security Act (Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) brought about by Public Law 92-336 to which a veteran might be entitled, or any subsequent cost-of-living increase in such benefits occurring pursuant to the Social Security Act. (Adds 38 U.S.C. 415(g)(4), 503(d))
Bill· HRH.R. 3564 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1973
Allows a tax credit under the Internal Revenue Code to an employer with respect to a Vietnam veteran employed by a taxpayer for not less than 6 months during the 2-year period beginning on the date 1 year before the first day of the taxpayer's taxable year, if, as certified by the Secretary of Labor, the position which the individual is hired either (1) reflects the individual's prior civilian experience, his applicable military experience, or his educational level, or (2) provides training which leads to self improvement or job advancement.
Bill· SS. 684 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1973
Entitles to hospital and medical care any person who is a U.S. citizen for at least 10 years and who served: (1) during World I as a member of the military organization commonly known as General Joseph Haller's army; or (2) during World War II as a member of any armed force of the Government of Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Rumania or Yugoslavia, and participated while so serving in armed conflict with an enemy of the United States. (Adds 38 U.S.C. 109(c))
Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 45 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1973
Directs the Secretary of the Interior to erect on public grounds in the District of Columbia owned by the United States a memorial in honor of those who served in the Armed Forces of the United States in the Vietnam war. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
Law· HRH.R. 3418 (93rd)open
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1973
Establishes uniform original enlistment qualifications for male and female enlistees in the Armed Forces. (Amends 10 U.S.C. 505)
Bill· HRH.R. 3510 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1973
Directs the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to provide for the construction of a Veterans' Administration hospital in the southern area of New Jersey. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 3494 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1973
Uniformed Services Retirement Pay Equalization Act - Provides that the retired pay of each retired officer of the Navy or the Marine Corps shall be computed on the basis of rates of pay provided by law at the time of his retirement or subsequently for officers on the active list. Permits retired members of the uniformed service, who were retired by reason of physical disability and who are entitled to retired or retainer pay computed under the Career Compensation Act of 1949, to elect within the one-year period following the effective date of this Act, to receive disability retirement pay under this Act in lieu of that retired or retainer pay to which they are otherwise entitled. (Adds 10 U.S.C. 6149)
Bill· HRH.R. 3501 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1973
Provides that, in determining the annual income of any individual for veterans' pension and compensation purposes, the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs shall disregard any increase in benefits under title II of the Social Security Act (Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) brought about by Public Law 92-336 to which a veteran might be entitled, or any subsequent cost-of-living increase in such benefits occurring pursuant to the Social Security Act. (Adds 38 U.S.C. 415(g)(4), 503(d))
Bill· HRH.R. 3478 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1973
Provides for the burial in the Memorial Amphitheater of the National Cemetery at Arlington, Virginia, of the remains of an unknown American who lost his life while serving overseas in the Armed Forces of the United States during the Vietnam conflict. Authorizes such appropriations as necessary to carry out this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 3495 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1973
World War I Pension Act - Establishes a monthly pension for qualified World War I veterans of $135 if unmarried and with no children, or $150 if married and living with or contributing to the support of a spouse or with children. Provides an additional monthly payment of $50 if the veteran is permanently homebound, or $125 if he is in need of regular aid and attendance. Provides that no pension shall be paid to a veteran who has income in excess of $3,000 if unmarried or $4,200 if married. Provides that a veteran entitled to another pension shall receive whichever amount is greater. Establishes for widows of qualified World War I veterans a monthly Pension of $100 if there is no child or $125 if there is one child, with an additional $20 for each additional child. Provides that no pension shall be paid if the total annual income of the widow with children exceeds $3,000 or $4,200 in the case of a widow with children. Establishes a monthly pension for the children of qualified World War I veterans when there is no widow. Sets such pension at $45 for the first child and $18 for each additional child. Requires each pension to be equally distributed among the eligible children and makes any child with an annual income, excluding earned income, in excess of $2,000 ineligible for a pension. Exempts increases in Social Security benefits, railroad retirement annuities or pensions, or Federal government employee annuities from the determination of annual income. Gives priority for hospital care to those veterans receiving a pension under the Act. (Adds 38 U.S.C. 513-515; Amends 38 U.S.C. 503, 610)
Bill· HRH.R. 3457 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1973
Allows as a credit against the tax imposed by the Internal Revenue Code a percentage of a taxpayer's employment expenses in employing a Vietnam veteran. Gives preference in percentages allowed as a credit to the hiring of a person who is physically handicapped, or who was a prisoner of war or missing in action. Specifies qualifying expenses and the percentages allowed depending on the length of a veteran's employment. Requires the payment of the higher of either the minimum wage or the prevailing wage. Defines terms and sets forth regulations for purposes of this Act. (Amends 16 U.S.C. 42)
Bill· HRH.R. 3426 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1973
Extends those benefits presently provided to veterans who are blind as a result of service-connected disability to veterans who are blind as a result of non-service-connected disability but who have other service-connected disabilities rated as total. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 360, 614, 801, 1901)
Bill· HRH.R. 3451 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1973
Provides that, in determining the annual income of any individual for veterans' pension and compensation purposes, the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs shall disregard any increase in benefits under title II of the Social Security Act (Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) brought about by Public Law 92-336 to which a veteran might be entitled, or any subsequent cost-of-living increase in such benefits occurring pursuant to the Social Security Act. (Adds 38 U.S.C. 415(g)(4), 503(d))
Bill· HRH.R. 3433 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1973
Extends the maximum educational benefits for veterans to forty-eight months. Allows additional educational benefits for wives and widows of veterans. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 1711(a), 1795)
Bill· HRH.R. 3468 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1973
Provides an annuity pursuant to the Retired Serviceman's Family Protection Plan for the dependents of persons who perform non-regular service required under such chapter and who die before being granted retired pay. Provides that such annuity shall accrue as of the first day of the month following the month in which the person would have become 60 years of age had he lived. (Amends 10 U.S.C. 1437)
Bill· HRH.R. 3456 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1973
Authorizes payment of Armed Forces retirement pay for nonregular service at reduced percentages to persons, otherwise eligible, at age 50. Lowers the age for transfer to the inactive status list to 50 (now 60). (Amends 10 U.S.C. 1331a, 1335a)
Bill· HRH.R. 3386 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1973
Provides that veterans who have attained the age of 50, who are unemployed or are not employed at their usual vocation or profession, and who need courses to retrain them for different vocations or professions shall be eligible for up to nine months of educational assistance for the purpose of pursuing retraining or refresher courses. Authorizes reduced assistance for eligible veterans pursuing such courses on less than a half-time basis. (Adds 38 U.S.C. 1683a)
Bill· HRH.R. 3440 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1973
Requires congressional authorization for the reinvolvement of American Armed Forces in further hostilities in Indochina.
Bill· HRH.R. 3415 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1973
Provides that in the determination of the annual income of recipients of vetetans' pensions and dependency and indemnity compensation the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs shall not reduce the amount of such pension or compensation because of increases in monthly social security benefits under Public law 92-336. (Adds 38 U.S.C. 415(g)(4) 503(d))
Bill· HRH.R. 3395 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1973
Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to establish a national cemetery at Camp Parks, California, for northern California. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 3408 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1973
War Powers Act - Declares that it is the purpose of this Act to fulfill the intent of the framers of the Constitution of the United States and insure that the collective judgment of both the Congress and the President will apply to the introduction of the Armed Forces of the United States in hostilities, or in situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clear from the circumstances, and to the continued use of such forces in hostilities. States that the Act is not intended to encroach upon the recognized powers of the President, as Commander in Chief, to conduct hostilities authorized by the Congress, to respond to attacks or the imminent threat of attacks upon the United States, including its territories and possessions, to respond to attacks or the imminent threat of attacks against the Armed Forces of the United States, and under proper circumstances, to rescue endangered citizens of the United States located in foreign countries. Provides that, in the absence of a declaration of war by the Congress, the Armed Forces of the United States may be introduced in hostilities, or in situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances, only: (a) to repel an armed attack upon the United States, its territories and possessions; to take necessary and appropriate retaliatory actions in the event of such an attack; and to forestall the direct and imminent threat of such an attack; (b) to repel an armed attack against the Armed Forces of the United States located outside of the United States, its territories and possessions, and to forestall the direct and imminent threat of such an attack; (c) to protect while evacuating citizens of the United States, as rapidly as possible, from the high seas or any country in which such citizens are present with the express or tacit consent of the government of such country, and who are being subjected to a direct and imminent threat to their lives, either sponsored by such government or beyond the power of such government to control; or (d) pursuant to specific statutory authorization, but authority to introduce the Armed Forces of the United States into hostilities shall not be inferred from any treaty or from any provision of law, including any provision contained in any appropriation Act, unless such provisions specifically authorize the introduction of such Armed Forces in hostilities and exempts the introduction of such armed forces from compliance with the provisions of this Act. Stipulates that no treaty in force at the time of the enactment of this Act shall be construed as specific statutory authority for, or a specific exemption permitting, the introduction of the Armed Forces in any such situation. Provides that the use of the Armed Forces of the United States in hostilities pursuant to this Act shall be reported promptly in writing by the President to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate, together with a full account of the circumstances under which such hostilities were initiated, the estimated scope of such hostilities, and the consistency of such hostilities with the applicable provisions of this Act. States that hostilities commenced pursuant to this Act shall not be sustained beyond thirty days from the date of their initiation except as provided in specific legislation enacted for that purpose by the Congress. Provides that hostilities commenced pursuant to this Act may be terminated prior to the thirty day period by statute or joint resolution of Congress, except where the President certifies that continued use of the Armed Forces is necessary for the safety and prompt disengagement of United States forces. Directs that any bill or resolution, authorizing continuance or termination of military hostilities shall, if sponsored or co-sponsored by one third of the Members of the House of Congress in which it originates, be considered reported to the floor of such House no later than one day following its introduction, unless the Members otherwise determine by yeas and nays. States that any such bill or resolution referred to a committee after having passed one House of Congress shall be considered reported from such committee within one day after it is referred to such committee, unless the Members of the House referring it to committee shall otherwise determine by yeas and nays. Provides that any bill or resolution reported shall immediately become the pending business of the House to which it is reported, and shall be voted upon within three days after such report, unless such House shall otherwise determine by yeas and nays. Directs that this Act will not affect military hostilities already undertaken before enactment.
Bill· HRH.R. 3396 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1973
Extends commissary and exchange privileges to disabled veterans with a 50 percent or more service-connected disability, and to the widows of veterans who died from a service-connected disability rated as permanently and totally disabling. (Adds 10 U.S.C. 4261(j), (k); 9261(j), (k); 7603(b), (c))
Bill· HRH.R. 3353 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1973
Permits the concurrent payment of compensation for disability because of a civilian work injury and of reduced retired or retirement pay based on service in the Armed Forces, including any increases in such retired or retirement pay resulting from changes in the reduction formula to reflect changes in the price index. (Amends 5 U.S.C. 8116(a))
Bill· HRH.R. 3352 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1973
Makes a veteran eligible for a non-service-connected disability pension if his service in World War I was other than service for a short period of time immediately following entry into the Armed Forces during which the veteran was being examined or otherwise processed and such processing and such processing resulted in his discharge from active service at the end of such period. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 521(g)(1))
Bill· HRH.R. 3318 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 January 1973
Provides maternity benefits for pregnant wives of former servicemen who were on active duty for a period of more than 30 days. (Adds 10 U.S.C. 1088)
Bill· HRH.R. 3278 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 January 1973
Makes appropriations to carry out programs of the Veterans' Administration to expand Veterans' Administration hospital education and training capacity. Provides $25,000,000 for grants to establish new State medical schools, and $50,000,000 for grants to expand and improve medical schools affiliated with the Veterans' Administration and to assist affiliated institutions in training health personnel, for fiscal year 1973.
Bill· HRH.R. 3246 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 January 1973
Increases payments in specified amounts to veterans under non-service-connected disability pension plans. Increases pension payments to widows of veterans who at the time of death were receiving compensation or retirement pay for a service-connected disability. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 521(b),(c); 541(b),(c))
Bill· HRH.R. 3304 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 January 1973
Entitles retired members of the uniformed services to have their retired pay recomputed on the basis of rates of basic pay that are now or may hereafter be authorized for uniformed services personnel in an active duty status. Requires that such members have retired prior to June 1, 1958, and have had their retired pay computed on laws enacted on or after October 1, 1949.
Bill· HRH.R. 3287 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 January 1973
Uniformed Services Special Pay Act - Provides that an officer of the Army or Navy in the Medical or Dental Corp, an officer of the Medical, Dental, or Veterinary Corps of the Air Force who is designated as a medical, dental, or veterinary officer, or a medical, dental, or veterinary officer of the Public Health Service, who is on active duty for a period of more than thirty days is entitled, in addition to any other pay or allowances, to special pay at the following rates: (1) $100 a month for each month of active duty if he has not completed two years of active duty in a category named above; or (2) $350 a month for each month of active duty if he has completed two years of active duty. Provides that a member of a uniformed service who: (1) has completed at least twenty-one months of active duty (other than for training); (2) is designated as having a critical military skill; and (3) reenlists or voluntarily extends his enlistment in a regular component of the service concerned for a period at least three years; may be paid a sum of money, not to exceed six months of the basic pay to which he was entitled at the time of his discharge or release, multiplied by the number of years or the monthly fractions thereof, of additional obligated service, not to exceed six years, or $15,000, whichever is the lesser amount. States that a person who enlists in an armed force for a period of at least three years or who extends his initial period of active duty in that armed force to a total of at least three years, may under regulations to be prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, or the Secretary of Transportation with respect to the Coast Guard, be paid an amount prescribed by the Secretary concerned but not more than $3,000. Provides for continuation pay for physicians and dentists of the Public Health Service who extend their service on active duty. States that such person may be paid not more than four months' basic pay at the rate applicable to him when he executes the agreement for each additional year that he agrees to serve on active duty. Provides that the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare shall submit a written report each year to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives regarding the operation of this special pay program. Provides for special pay for officers of the armed forces in health professions who execute active duty agreements. States that upon acceptance of such agreement by the Secretary concerned such officer is entitled to an amount not to exceed $17,000 for each year of the active duty agreement. Provides that such officer must be qualified in a critical health profession and qualified, as determined by a board composed of officers in his profession, to enter into such an agreement. Requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a written report each year to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives regarding the operation of this program. Provides that an officer of an armed force who is designated by the Secretary concerned as an officer possessing skills in a critical shortage specialty and whose retention on, or voluntary recall to, active duty would be of benefit to the United States; and who executes an agreement to serve on continuous active duty in that specialty for a period of not less than one year, but not more than six years, in addition to any other period of active duty for which he is obligated may be paid, in addition to all other compensation, a sum of money not to exceed $4,000 for each year of such agreement. Provides special pay for participation in the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve of an armed force. States that the amount of special pay for those persons possessing critical military skills as determined by the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of Transportation with respect to the Coast Guard shall be: (1) up to $2,200 for a six-year enlistment, reenlistment or extension of the enlistment period; or (2) for a lesser enlistment, reenlistment or extension of enlistment period, ten percent of the total for one year, twenty-two percent of the total for two years, thirty-seven percent of the total for three years, fifty-four percent of the total for four years, or seventy-five percent of the total for five years. States that the amount of such pay for persons not possessing such critical skills shall be: (1) up to $1,100 for a six-year enlistment, reenlistment, or extension of enlistment period; or (2) an amount as determined by the above formula for a lesser enlistment, reenlistment or extension of enlistment period.
Bill· HRH.R. 3288 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 January 1973
Makes a veteran eligible for a pension allowance if he was in active military duty for any period of time during World War I (presently 90 days required). (Amends 38 U.S.C. 521(g)(1),(2),(3))
Bill· HRH.R. 3284 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 January 1973
Provides for the burial in the Memorial Amphitheater of the National Cemetery at Arlington, Virginia, of the remains of an unknown American who lost his life while serving overseas in the Armed Forces of the United States during the Vietnam conflict. Authorizes such appropriations as necessary to carry out this Act.
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