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Bill· HRH.R. 224 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Provides that medical care for former members of the uniformed service shall include abortions, sterilizations, and family planning services and authorizes such medical treatment to be performed in facilities of the uniformed services. (Amends 10 U.S.C. 1074, 1089)
Bill· HRH.R. 221 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 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. 213 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Provides that the retired or retainer pay of any member or former member of a uniformed service entitled to such pay before, on, or after the effective date of this Act shall be computed on the basis of the rate of basic pay provided by law to which such member or former member would be entitled if he were serving on active duty in his retired grade. Provides that if at any time after the effective date of this Act the rates of basic pay for members of the uniformed service shall be computed or recomputed on the basis of the changed rate applicable in his case. Prohibits the reduction in the retired or retainer pay of any member or former member of a uniformed service entitled to such pay on the effective date of this Act to an amount which is less than the amount of such pay to which he was entitled immediately before such date.
Bill· HRH.R. 201 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Requires a cadet or graduate of the United States Military, Naval, Air Force, or Coast Guard Academy to refund a portion of the cost of his educational training received at the Academy, if he is separated by reason of conscientious objection before completing the course of instruction at the Academy or his active duty obligation. (Amends 10 U.S.C. 4348(b) 9348(b), 6959(b); Amends 14 U.S.C. 182(b))
Bill· HRH.R. 192 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Provides that service in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps shall be considered active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 106)
Bill· HRH.R. 130 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Directs the Secretary of Defense to establish a national cemetery in Duval County, Florida. Authorizes necessary appropriations to carry out the purposes of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 103 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Revises the computation methods and effect of grade at retirement of members of the Armed Forces, for purposes of disability severance pay. Provides that a member of the Armed Forces who is retired for physical disability is entitled to retired pay for the highest grade in which he served satisfactorily on active duty. Defines active duty for purposes of this Act. Extends health benefits to dependents of veterans who died of a compensable disability, or who have a service-connected total disability. Allows medical benefits to children who are under the legal guardianship of members of the Armed Forces. Makes reservists eligible for retired pay who performed active duty service between April 5, 1917, and November 12, 1918; September 8, 1940, January 1, 1947; and between June 26, 1950, and July 28, 1953.
Bill· HRH.R. 132 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Provides for cremation sites at national cemetaries. Directs the Secretary of the Army to set aside all of the area of Arlington National Cemetery usable for burial plots on the effective date of this Act to be used exclusively for the burial of qualified deceased military personnel. (Adds 10 U.S.C. 1489)
Bill· HRH.R. 129 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Makes available to the veterans of the Vietnam War all benefits available to World War II and Korean conflict veterans. Entitles veterans of the Vietnam era to veterans' home, farm, and business loan benefits, except that such entitlement may not be in addition to benefits derived by the Vietnam veteran because of World War II or Korean conflict service. Provides that entitlement to benefits will expire as follows: 10 years from the date of discharge or release from the last period of active duty of the veteran after August 5, 1964, except that 1 additional year will be granted for each 3 months that the veteran spent in active duty; and 20 years from the date of release for service-connected disability from active duty occurring after August 5, 1964. Specifies that direct loans shall not be made after January 31, 1980. Provides for the payment of a fee by each veteran obtaining a guaranteed loan. Permits certain Vietnam veterans to obtain life insurance from the United States without meeting any requirement of good health, so long as application for such insurance is made within the specified time. Prescribes the plans on which the insurance may be issued and allows the conversion or exchange of an insurance policy for any other type insurance issued under these provisions. Sets forth the terms and conditions under which the insurance will be issued. Permits any person in the active military, naval, or air service to surrender his insurance contract for its cash value. Creates in the Treasury a permanent trust fund known as the Vietnam era vetrans' life insurance fund, wherein all premiums paid for Vietnam veterans' insurance will be deposited.
Bill· HRH.R. 86 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Provides that a member of the armed force may be separated under other than honorable conditions as a result of any of the following: (1) absence without authority for one year; (2) adjudication as a juvenile offender or final conviction by a civilian court for an offense punishable by death or imprisonment for more than one year; (3) during a 3 year period, three convictions by separate courts-martial or civilian courts of offenses punishable by three months imprisonment; (4) an approved recommendation of a board of officers upon a finding of misconduct or moral or professional dereliction or that a member's retention would not be consistent with the interests of national security; (5) resignation or request for discharge in place of trial by court-martial; and (6) in time of war, by Presidential order. Grants th board of officers and the member equal opportunity to obtain witnesses and other evidence. Grants the board power to issue process to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production or evidence. Requires that a board of officers hold a hearing at which the member can appear and present evidence in his own behalf, be represented by qualified counsel; confront witnesses and examine evidence. Allows the member to appeal any adverse recommendations of a board of officers to a review board. Restricts the review board to the record of the proceedings of the board of officers and to written arguments of counsel. Permits a review board to recommend only a mitigation of a Board recommendation. Asserts that a member who has been retained as a result of the proceedings may not be required to appear before another board of officers for conduct, which was the subject of previous proceedings, except in the cases of fraud or collusion. Authorizes the Secretary of the military department concerned to at any time convene a board of officers to review the record of any commissioned or warrant officer of the Regular Army, Regular Navy, Regular Air Force, or Regular Marine Corps to determine whether he shall be required, because his performance of duty has fallen below standards prescribed by the Secretary, to show cause for his retention on active duty; or to determine whether he should be removed from active duty because of misconduct, moral or professional dereliction, or because his retention is not clearly consistent with the interests of national security. Provides that Boards of Inquiry, each composed of three or more officers, shall be convened, at such places as the Secretary of the military department concerned may prescribe, to receive evidence and make findings and recommendations whether an officer who is required to show cause for retention due to substandard performance should be retained on active duty. Requires a fair and impartial hearing before a board of inquiry for such officers. Directs the board of inquiry upon determination that the officer has failed to establish that he should be retained, to send the record of its proceedings to a board of review. Provides that Boards of Review, each composed of three or more officers shall be convened by the Secretary of the military department concerned, at such times as he may prescribe, to review the records of cases of regular commissioned or warrant officers recommended for removal by a board of inquiry. Asserts that if after reviewing the record of the case, a board of review determines that the officer: (1) has failed to establish that he should be retained, it shall sent its recommendation to the Secretary for his action; or (2) has established that he should be retained on active duty, his case is closed, except that after one year from the date of that determination, he may be again required to show cause for retention. Authorizes the Secretary of the military department concerned to remove an officer from active duty in the regular component of armed force if his removal is recommended by a board of review under this chapter. Makes the Secretary's action in such a case final and conclusive. Sets forth the rights of officers in the proceedings outlined above, which rights include that of notice, representation by counsel, etc. Permits voluntary retirement or voluntary discharge where removal of an officer is sought. Sets forth criteria for eligibility of officers to serve on Boards.
Bill· HRH.R. 87 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Title I: Incentive Pay for Participating in Ready Reserve - Authorizes a special payment to an enlisted member of a Ready Reserve component who: (1) has completed a total of at least two years of active duty, or a total of at least six years of service, in one or more of the armed services; (2) is accepted for enlistment, reenlistment, or extension of enlistment in a Reserve component, in a pay grade above E-2, for a period of at least three years; and (3) agrees to remain in the Ready Reserve for a corresponding period and to perform such drills or other duty as may be prescribed. Allots this bonus payment to members as follows: (1) upon enlistment or reenlistment in a reserve component for a period of six years, an immediate payment of $300, and $450 upon completion of each year of that six-year period; and (2) upon completion of each year under any enlistment or reenlistment other than for a six-year period, an amount equal to $100 multiplied by the number representing his cumulative years of service in the Ready Reserve plus $100. Requires a percentage refund where a member does not complete the first year of service under his enlistment or reenlistment if he has received the $300 amount prescribed above. Title II: Reduced Retirement Pay At Age Fifty - Entitles a member of the Ready Reserve who is fifty years old or more to retired pay reduced by a specified percentage corresponding to his age. (Adds 37 U.S.C. 313; Amends 10 U.S.C. 1331, 1335).
Bill· HRH.R. 100 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 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. 88 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Provides that Federal buildings shall be designed and construced to maximize fallout protection and that non-Federal construction financed in whole or in part with Federal funds may be designed to maximize fallout protection. Limits expenditures for the construction of such a building to 1 percent of the project's cost. Authorizes the President to prescribe rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this Act, including a provision for exemptions to the requirements specified in this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 80 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Directs the Secretary of Defense and the Administrator of the General Services Administration to insure the procurement and use by the Federal Government of products manufactrued from recycled materials. Requires the Secretary and Administrator to make an annual report to the Congress with regard to Federal departments and agencies progress in carrying out the objectives of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 73 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Voluntary Military Manpower Procurement Act - States that no person shall be inducted for training and service in the Armed Forces of the United States under the Military Selective Service Act after June 30, 1973. Requires the President, in the event that he determines that a voluntary system is inadequate and that conscription is necessary for the national security, to notify the Congress of such determination, and to submit such legislative recommendations as necessary to provide for the involuntary induction of persons into the Armed Forces. Authorizes the President, the Secretary of Defense, and the Secretaries of the military departments to provide for the military manpower needs of the Nation through a voluntary program of enlistments, utilizing bonuses and inducements designed to upgrade the conditions of military service and the status of military personnel generally. Provides for the continued registration of all persons in the United States between the ages of eighteen and twenty-six years so that the involuntary induction of persons may be effected should the President deem such action necessary.
Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 82 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Authorizes the interment of an unknown soldier from the Vietnam war in the Arlington National Cemetery. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this joint resolution.
Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 100 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Establishes a National Commission on Veterans' Benefits composed of: (1) three members of the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate; (2) three members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker; and (3) seven members from private life appointed by the President. Provides that members from private life shall receive $100 per diem while engaged in the actual performance of the duties vested in the Commission, plus reimbursement for travel, subsistence, and other necessary expenses incurred in the performance of such duties. Directs the Commission to make a comprehensive survey and analysis of the scope and structure of veterans' benefits and to evaluate the administration and implementation of the provisions of title 38, United States Code, by the Veterans Administration. Vests the Commission with powers and authority necessary to carry out the provisions of this joint resolution. Authorizes each department, agency, and instrumentality of the executive branch of Government to furnish to the Commission such statistical data, reports, and other information the Commission deems necessary. Requires the Commission to submit a final report to the President and to Congress one year following the date on which funds first became available to carry out this joint resolution. Provides that the report shall contain a detailed statement of its findings and such recommendations as it deems appropriate. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this joint resolution.
Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 51 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Repeals the Military Selective Service Act of 1967.
Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 27 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Declares that the Congress strongly protests the treatment of United States servicemen held prisoner by North Vietnam and the National Liberation Front of South Vietnam, calls on them to comply with the requirements of the Geneva Convention, and approves and endorses efforts by the United States Government, the United Nations, the International Red Cross, and other leaders and peoples of the world to obtain humane treatment and release of American prisoners of war.
Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 15 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Provides that the Congress strongly protests the treatment of United States servicemen held prisoner by North Vietnam and the National Liberation Front of South Vietnam, calls on them to comply with the requirements of the Geneva Convention, and endorses efforts by the United States Government, the United Nations, the International Red Cross, and other leaders and peoples of the world to obtain humane treatment and release of American prisoners of war.
Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 11 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Declares that the Congress condemns the treatment of American prisoners of war by the Government of North Vietnam and its allies in South Vietnam. Urges the President to initiate through diplomatic, military, and any other available channels, such action as may be necessary to insure that the tenets of fair and humane treatment, as expressed in the Geneva Convention of 1949, are accorded to American servicemen held as prisoners of war in North and South Vietnam and especially to urge the Government of North Vietnam and its allies to: (1) identify prisoners whom they hold; (2) release seriously sick or injured prisoners; (3) permit impartial inspections of all prisoner-of-war facilities; and (4) permit the free exchange of mail between families and prisoners.
Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 12 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Makes it the sense of the Congress that the President, the Department of State, the Department of Defense, and all other concerned departments or agencies of the United States Government, the United Nations and the peoples of the world should appeal to North Vietnam and the National Liberation Front of South Vietnam to comply with the requirements of the Geneva Convention relative to the treatment of prisoners of war and to take such steps as may be appropriate to obtain the humane treatment and prompt release of all members of the Armed Forces of the United States held as prisoners of war.
Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 4 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Makes it the sense of the Congress that the President should use every means at his disposal to secure an accurate and complete accounting of the American personnel missing throughout North Vietnam, South Vietnam, and Laos. Makes it the sense of Congress that any agreement with regard to ending the present conflict in Southeast Asia would be incomplete and inadequate without tangible assurance of the identification and return of all American prisoners.