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Bill· HRH.R. 2523 (94th)referred

A bill to amend section 1681 (b) of title 38, United States Code, to provide for payment of the educational assistance allowance in certain cases where a veteran transfers from one approved educational institution to another educational institution.

United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1975

Authorizes the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to provide for the payment of educational assistance allowance in cases where a veteran, pursuing a course leading to a standard college degree, transfer from one approved educational institution to another educational institution.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 88 (94th)referred

Concurrent resolution expressing the disapproval of the Congress pursuant to section 36(b) of the Foreign Military Sales Act, concerning a U. S. Army offer to sell certain defense articles and services to Turkey.

United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1975

Expresses the disapproval of the Congress, pursuant to the Foreign Military Sales Act with regard to the United States Army offer to sell defense articles and services valuing $229,911,933 to Turkey.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 48 (94th)referred

A resolution urging continuing efforts in behalf of Americans missing in action in Southeast Asia.

United States · United States Congress · 30 January 1975

Expresses the sense of the Senate that the U.S. Government should ask all parties signatory to the Paris Agreement and to the Lao protocols to abide by their provisions. Directs the President and the Secretary of State to continue to take the necessary steps, including new negotiations as may be deemed necessary, to obtain an honorable determination of the fate of all United States servicemen and civilians missing in Southeast Asia.

Bill· HRH.R. 2456 (94th)referred

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the maximum entitlement to educational assistance for eligible veterans and eligible dependents from 36 to 45 months.

United States · United States Congress · 30 January 1975

Extends to forty-five months (presently thirty-six) the maximum number of school months covered by veterans' educational benefits for eligible veterans. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 1661)

Bill· HRH.R. 2444 (94th)referred

A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to correct certain inequities in the crediting of National Guard technician service in connection with civil service retirement, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 30 January 1975

Removes the requirement of service on or after the effective date of the National Guard Technicians Act of 1968 as a prerequisite for creditable service for civil service retirement purposes for National Guard technicians. (Amends 5 U.S.C. 8332(b))

Bill· HRH.R. 2454 (94th)referred

A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code in order to provide service pension to certain veterans of World War I and pension to the widows of such veterans.

United States · United States Congress · 30 January 1975

Directs the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to pay a pension to each veteran who served in the active military, naval, or air service at any time during World War I and who is not eligible for other pension benefits. Defines World War I as meaning the period beginning on April 5, 1917, and ending on July 2, 1921. Provides for a schedule of pension payments under this Act. Provides that if the veteran is married and living with or reasonably contributing to the support of his spouse, or has a child or children, the monthly rate of pension under this Act shall be $150. Provides that if the veteran is unmarried (or married but not living with or reasonably contributing to the support of his spouse) and has no child, the monthly rate of pension shall be $135. Provides that if the veteran has a disability by reason of which he is permanently housebound, the monthly rate hereunder shall be increased by $50. Provides that veterans in need of regular aid and attendance shall have their monthly rates increased by $125. Directs the Administrator to pay to widows of veterans, receiving benefits under this Act at time of death, pension benefits as prescribed in this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 2455 (94th)referred

Armed Services Discharge Review Procedure Act

United States · United States Congress · 30 January 1975

Armed Services Discharge Review Procedure Act - Directs the Secretary of Defense to provide for the establishment of regional boards of review throughout the United States to review the discharge or dismissal under specified conditions of any former member of an armed force upon motion of any such board or upon request of the former member, or, if deceased, the surviving spouse or other specified persons. Provides for a procedure whereby a Judge Advocate may be appointed to represent a person requesting a review under this Act before a board established under the provisions of this Act. Provides that a person who requests a review under this Act shall be promptly advised in writing, upon filing his application, of his right to make a personal appearance before the board, and of his right to be represented by counsel, of his own choosing or appointed by the Judge Advocate or by an accredited representative. Directs that no information (in code or otherwise) shall be included on any discharge certificate by any military department if such information in any way indicates the attitude, opinion, or decision of the military department concerned with respect to whether the person to whom such certificate was issued should be accepted for reenlistment in the armed forces. Requires that all such information shall be treated as strictly confidential and may be released to another department or agency of the Government only on a need-to-know basis. Directs the Secretary of each military department and the Secretary of Transportation (with respect to the Coast Guard) to the maximum extent practicable, to issue new discharge certificates to all former members of such department whose last discharge certificate contains any information (in code or otherwise) described in this Act. Directs the Secretary of Defense to, within sixty days after the date of enactment of this Act, initiate and carry out a comprehensive nationwide program designed to contact and inform all former members of the armed forces who have been issued discharge certificates with the type of information thereon described in this Act and who have not been contacted and issued new discharge certificates as provided in this Act. Directs the Secretary to consult with the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs in carrying out such program, and the Administrator shall utilize the full services and facilities of the Veterans' Administration to assist in contacting such former members. Provides that any action taken by the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, action to be taken by the Secretary of Defense. Provides that not later than sixty days after the date of enactment of this Act the Secretary of Defense shall submit a written report to the Congress disclosing the plan to be carried out by him under this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 2419 (94th)referred

A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code in order to entitle veterans with service-connected disabilities rated as total to domestic and overseas travel on military aircraft on a space-available basis.

United States · United States Congress · 30 January 1975

States that veterans with service-connected disabilities rated as total are entitled, to the same extent as retired military personnel, to travel on a space-available basis on unscheduled military flights within the continental United States and on scheduled overseas flights operated by the Military Airlift Command. (Adds 38 U.S.C. 314(+))

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 122 (94th)referred

Resolution to establish a select committee of the House of Representatives to investigate actions necessary to locate Americans reported missing in action while serving as members of the Armed Forces in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam conflict.

United States · United States Congress · 30 January 1975

Establishes a select committee of the House of Representatives to investigate actions necessary to locate Americans reported missing in action while serving as members of the Armed Forces in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam conflict.

Bill· SS. 490 (94th)referred

A bill to amend Section 111(a) of title 38, United States Code, relating to the payment of travel expenses of persons traveling to and from Veterans Administration facilities.

United States · United States Congress · 29 January 1975

Establishes minimum amounts for payment of travel expenses for qualified veterans traveling to and from Veterans' Administration facilities by providing that the amount paid for travel or mileage allowance shall not be less than the amount paid in the case of U. S. employees traveling on official business.

Bill· SS. 474 (94th)referred

A bill relating to changes in status of members of the uniformed services who are in a missing status.

United States · United States Congress · 29 January 1975

Provides that no change in the status of any member of the uniformed services who is in a missing status as a result of his performance of service of Southeast Asia may be made unless and until the following two provisions have been complied with: (1) the President of the United States has determined, and notified the Congress in writing, that all reasonable actions have been made to enforce the provisions of the Paris Peace Accord of January 27, 1973; and (2) the Secretary concerned notifies the next of kin in writing of the proposed change in status, and next of kin has not filed within 60 days of such notification, and objection to such a proposed change.

Bill· HRH.R. 2373 (94th)referred

A bill to provide for determination through judicial proceedings of claims for compensation on account of disability or death resulting from disease or injury incurred or aggravated in line of duty while serving in the active military or naval service, including those who served during peacetime.

United States · United States Congress · 29 January 1975

Provides that, except as provided in this Act, the decisions of the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs on any question of law or fact concerning a claim for benefits or payments shall be final and conclusive. States that in the event of a disagreement with respect to any claim on account of disability or death (including peacetime veterans resulting from disease or injury incurred or aggravated in line of duty, within 12 months after discharge if he or she is disabled by disease then it is presumed that such disease was prevalent at time of discharge) an action may be brought against the United States and jurisdiction is conferred upon such courts to hear and determine all such controversies. Limits institution of any such claim to within two years from the date of notice by the Administrator of his determination with respect to such claim or within two years after the date of enactment of this Act, whichever date is the later. Provides that, notwithstanding the provisions of the Act to provide that the unexplained absence of any individual for seven years shall be deemed sufficient evidence of death for the purpose of laws administered by the Veterans' Administration, a finding of death made by the Administrator shall not be final and conclusive in an action brought under this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 2361 (94th)referred

A bill to prohibit changes in the missing status classification of members of the uniformed services unless certain requirements are complied with.

United States · United States Congress · 29 January 1975

Prohibits changes in the missing status classification of members of the uniformed services until the President has determined that all reasonable actions have been taken to account for such members and that other criteria have been met under this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 2340 (94th)referred

A bill to insure 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.

United States · United States Congress · 29 January 1975

Provides that recipients of veterans' pension and compensation shall not have the amount of such pension or compensation reduced, or entitlement thereto discontinued, because of increases in monthly social security benefits resulting from the enactment of Public Law 93-66, Public Law 93-233, and subsequent cost-of-living increases under title II of the Social Security Act. Provides that the provisions of this Act shall apply with respect to annual income determinations made for calendar years after 1972.

Bill· HRH.R. 2341 (94th)referred

A bill to amend titles 37 and 38, United States Code, to encourage persons to join and remain in the Reserves and National Guard by providing full-time coverage under Servicemen's Group Life Insurance for such members and certain members of the Retired Reserve up to age 60.

United States · United States Congress · 29 January 1975

Extends eligibility for coverage under Servicemen's Group Life Insurance to: (1) a person who volunteers for assignment to the Ready Reserve of a uniformed service and is assigned to a unit or position in which he may be required to perform active duty; (2) a person assigned to the Retired Reserve of a uniformed service who has not received the first increment of retirement annuities or has not yet reached 61 years of age and has completed at least 20 years of satisfactory service creditable for retirement purposes; and (3) a member, cadet, or midshipman of the Reserve Officers Training Corps while attending field training or practice cruises. Provides that an insurance policy for a member of the Ready Reserve shall cease 120 days after separation or release from such assignment unless on the date of separation the member is totally disabled, or has completed 20 years of service creditable for retirement purposes. Continues the insurance policy of a member of the Retired Reserve until such time as the member receives the first increment of retirement annuity, or the member's sixty-first birthday, whichever occurs earlier. Makes provisions for the conversion of Servicemen's Group Life Insurance following termination to a policy with a participating life insurance company. Provides for the payment of premiums by a deduction from the pay of a member of the Reserve or Ready Reserve. Authorizes the Secretary of the Army or the Secretary of the Air Force, as the case may be, to allow a member of the National Guard who is not on active duty to make allotments from his pay for the payment of premiums under a group life insurance program sponsored by the military department of the State in which such member holds his National Guard membership or by the National Guard association of such State. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 765-771; Adds 37 U.S.C. 707)

Bill· HRH.R. 2328 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to classify as "special immigrants" alien veterans who served honorably in the U.S. Armed Forces, together with their spouses and children, for purposes of lawful admission into the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 29 January 1975

Provides for the classification, under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as special immigrants, alien veterans who served honorably in the United States Armed Forces for 90 consecutive days or more during any period of war or armed conflict, together with their spouses and children, for purposes of lawful admission into the United States.

Bill· HRH.R. 2339 (94th)referred

World War I Pension Act

United States · United States Congress · 29 January 1975

World War I Pension Act - Provides that every person who served in the active military or naval service of the United States during World War I and whose name is carried on the rolls of the Veterans' Administration as a veteran of World War I shall be entitled to receive from the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs a pension at the rate of not less than $100 a month. Requires any amount of pension payable under this Act, upon the death of the veteran, to be paid to his or her spouse (unless such spouse is also receiving an award under this Act), any other income notwithstanding. States that any World War I veteran shall be eligible to receive free hospitalization and domiciliary care with inpatient or outpatient services at any Veterans' Administration facility or medical services from a local medical doctor if the veteran is handicapped by either disability or lack of funds for traveling expenses, due to distance from a Veterans' Administration facility.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 81 (94th)referred

Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a Presidential Task Force on MIAs be established.

United States · United States Congress · 29 January 1975

Expresses the sense of Congress that the President establish a Presidential task force on the missing in action and their families, to propose courses of action to achieve a full accounting, and to make recommendations concerning Federal policies relating to the missing in action.

Bill· HRH.R. 2314 (94th)referred