Defence

Bill· SS. 3907 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code to provide that veterans' pension and compensation will not be reduced as a result of cost of living increases in social security benefits.

United States · United States Congress · 15 August 1974

Provides that veterans' pension and compensation will not be reduced as a result of increases in monthly social security benefits resulting from the enactment of Public Law 93-66 or any subsequent cost-of-living adjustment under title II of the Social Security Act.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1324 (93rd)referred

Resolution expressing the sense of the House regarding the halt of U.S. economic and military assistance to Turkey until all Turkish Armed Forces have been withdrawn from Cyprus.

United States · United States Congress · 15 August 1974

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) all military, economic, or other assistance, all sales of defense articles and services, all sales of agricultural commodities and services, and all licenses with respect to the transportation of arms, ammunitions, and implements of war (including technical data relating thereto) to the Government of Turkey should be suspended on the date of adoption of this resolution; and (2) the provisions of this resolution should cease to apply when the President reports to the Congress that the Government of Turkey has withdrawn all of its armed forces from Cyprus.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1319 (93rd)referred

Resolution expressing the sense of the House regarding the halt of U.S. economic and military assistance to Turkey until all Turkish Armed Forces have been withdrawn from Cyprus.

United States · United States Congress · 14 August 1974

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) all military, economic, or other assistance, all sales of defense articles and services, all sales of agricultural commodities and services, and all licenses with respect to the transportation of arms, ammunitions, and implements of war (including technical data relating thereto) to the Government of Turkey should be suspended on the date of adoption of this resolution; and (2) the provisions of this resolution should cease to apply when the President reports to the Congress that the Government of Turkey has withdrawn all of its armed forces from Cyprus.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1320 (93rd)referred

Resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to suspending assistance to Turkey until it withdraws all of its armed forces from Cyprus.

United States · United States Congress · 14 August 1974

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) all military, economic, or other assistance, all sales of defense articles and services, all sales of agricultural commodities and services, and all licenses with respect to the transportation of arms, ammunitions, and implements of war (including technical data relating thereto) to the Government of Turkey should be suspended on the date of adoption of this resolution; and (2) the provisions of this resolution should cease to apply when the President reports to the Congress that the Government of Turkey has withdrawn all of its armed forces from Cyprus.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1314 (93rd)referred

Resolution expressing the sense of the House regarding the reclassification of servicemen listed as missing in action in Southeast Asia to presumptive finding of death status.

United States · United States Congress · 13 August 1974

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives of the United States that the Secretary of Defense shall issue no further reclassifications from missing in action to presumptive finding of death status until such time as the Government of North Vietnam complies with the Paris Peace Agreement, and until a determination is made that all possible means of ascertaining the fates of those listed as missing in action has been made.

Bill· HRH.R. 16394 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the maximum amount of the grant payable for specially adapted housing for disabled veterans.

United States · United States Congress · 12 August 1974

Increases from $17,500 to $20,000, the maximum amount of the grant payable for specially adapted housing for disabled veterans. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 802).

Bill· HRH.R. 16377 (93rd)referred

A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Navy to transfer ownership of two naval vessels no longer needed by the Navy to the City of New York, N.Y.

United States · United States Congress · 12 August 1974

Authorizes the Secretary of the Navy to transfer ownership of two naval vessels no longer needed by the Navy to the city of New York, New York.

Bill· HRH.R. 16388 (93rd)referred

Central Intelligence Agency Disclosure Act

United States · United States Congress · 12 August 1974

Central Intelligence Agency Disclosure Act - Requires the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency to submit to the chairman of a congressional committee or subcommittee, upon request, any information omitted from a report for national security reasons, when such information relates to any matter within the jurisdiction of such committee or subcommittee. States that such information shall not be published.

Bill· HRH.R. 16368 (93rd)referred

A bill to authorize the recomputation of the retired pay of members and former members of the uniformed services who entered service before July 1, 1958, and whose retired pay is computed on the basis of pay scales in effect before the date of the enactment of this act.

United States · United States Congress · 12 August 1974

Authorizes the recomputation of the retired pay of members and former members of the uniformed services who entered service before July 1, 1958, and whose retired pay is computed on the basis of pay scales in effect before the date of the enactment of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 16344 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code to increase the income limitations relating to the payment of pension and dependency and indemnity compensation and to provide supplemental pension payments to certain veterans.

United States · United States Congress · 8 August 1974

Increases the income limitations relating to the payment of veterans' pension and dependency and indemnity compensation. Provides for supplemental pension payments to specified veterans.

Bill· HRH.R. 16328 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code to increase the income limitations relating to the payment of pension and dependency and indemnity compensation and to provide supplemental pension payments to certain veterans.

United States · United States Congress · 8 August 1974

Increases the income limitations relating to the payment of veterans' pension and dependency and indemnity compensation. Provides for supplemental pension payments to specified veterans.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 588 (93rd)referred

Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress concerning unclaimed bonds that are being kept by the Department of the Treasury for veterans.

United States · United States Congress · 8 August 1974

Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary of the Treasury direct the Commissioner of the Public Debt to make available to national veterans' organizations, for publication in their periodicals, a list of names and serial numbers of veterans who own unclaimed savings bonds that are being kept by the Department of the Treasury.

Bill· SS. 3890 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide hospital and medical care to certain members of the armed forces of nations allied or associated with the United States in World War I or World War II.

United States · United States Congress · 7 August 1974

Provides hospital and medical care to members of the armed forces of Poland or Czechoslovakia who participated in armed conflict with an enemy of the United States during World War I or World War II, and who has been a citizen of the United States for not less than 10 years. Provides that such hospital and medical care shall be available to the same extent as if such service had been performed in the Armed Forces of the United States.

Bill· SS. 3885 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend subchapter II of chapter 73 of title 10, United Stated Code, to redefine the terms "widow" and "widower".

United States · United States Congress · 7 August 1974

Redefines the terms "widow" and "widower" for purposes of retirement and retainer pay paid to members of the Armed Forces to include a man or woman divorced from the annuitant before or after eligibility to retainer or retired pay but who had been married for 20 years or longer at the time of the finalized divorce and has not remarried.

Bill· HRH.R. 16310 (93rd)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 · 7 August 1974

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 at a schedule provided in this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 16311 (93rd)referred

A bill for the relief of the officers and crew of the U.S. ship Squalus.

United States · United States Congress · 7 August 1974

Authorizes the secretary of the Navy to make payments to United States ship Squalus, who were assigned to such vessel at the time of its sinking on May 23, 1939.

Bill· SS. 3883 (93rd)passed

Veterans Housing Act

United States · United States Congress · 6 August 1974

Veterans Housing Act - Authorizes increases in the amount limitations of the veterans home loan programs. Eliminates specific provisions of Federal law pertaining to the dormant farm and business loans available to veterans.

Bill· HRH.R. 16297 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code in order to provide financial assistance for the establishment and maintenance of State veterans' cemeteries.

United States · United States Congress · 6 August 1974

Authorizes the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to provide financial assistance in the form of grants to the States for the establishment and maintenance of State veterans cemeteries. Defines the terms used in this Act. Sets forth procedures for the application requirements to be met by the States under this Act. Limits grants under this Act to 75 percent of the cost of the cemetery for which the grant is made. Authorizes the apporpriation of such sums as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 16289 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code in order to improve the business loan program for veterans and to make veterans who served after January 31, 1955, eligible for such program.

United States · United States Congress · 6 August 1974

Increases from 50 to 75 percent that portion of business loans which may be guaranteed by the Federal Government through the Veterans Administration and which may be used by veterans for the acquisition, construction, or repair of business property. Establishes $30,000 as the maximum amount of guaranty available to a veteran under this program.

Bill· HRH.R. 16288 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code in order to increase the rates of educational assistance allowances; to provide for the payment of tuition, the extension of educational assistance entitlement, acceleration of payment of educational assistance allowances, and expansion of the work-study program; to establish a Vietnam-Era Veterans Communication Center and a Vietnam-Era Advisory Committee; and to otherwise improve the educational and training assistance program for veterans.

United States · United States Congress · 6 August 1974

Increases the rates of veterans educational assistance allowances. States that in the event that the period of entitlement under this Act of an eligible veteran who is enrolled in a program of education ends prior to such veteran's attainment or a predetermined and identified educational, professional, or vocational objective, the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs may extend such veteran's period of eligibility to the completion of such program of education or for nine months, whichever is the lesser period. Requires the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to reimburse any eligible veteran enrolled in a fulltime or part-time program of education for costs above $400 incurred by such veteran for tuition, exclusive expenses incurred for fees, books, supplies, or other expenses. Limits such payments to $600 for an ordinary school year. Establishes a Vietnam Era Veterans Communication Center. States that it shall be the duty of the Communications Center to make an initial and periodic evaluation of the effectiveness of the veterans outreach services program. Requires the results of such evaluations to be reported to the President and to the Congress. Directs the Communications Center to advise and assist in connection with all Federal programs pertaining to veterans of the Vietnam era. Establishes the Vietnam Era Veterans Advisory Committee to advise and consult with the Communication Center regarding any and all matters pertaining to the duties and responsibilities of the Communications Center under this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 16287 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code to make certain that recipients of veterans' pension and compensation will not have the amount of such pension or compensation reduced, or entitlement thereto discontinued, because of certain increases in monthly benefits under the Social Security Act and other Federal retirement programs.

United States · United States Congress · 6 August 1974

Provides that recipients of veterans pensions and compensation shall not have the amount of such pension or compensation reduced, or entitlement thereto discontinued, because of specified increases in monthly benefits under the Social Security Act and other Federal retirement programs.

Bill· HRH.R. 16269 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide a 10-year delimiting period for the pursuit of educational programs by veterans, wives, and widows.

United States · United States Congress · 5 August 1974

Provides a 10-year delimiting period for the pursuit of educational programs by veterans and their wives and widows.

Bill· HRH.R. 16256 (93rd)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 · 5 August 1974

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.

Law· HRH.R. 16243 (93rd)open

Department of Defense Appropriation Act, 1975

United States · United States Congress · 1 August 1974

Department of Defense Appropriation Act - Makes appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975.

Bill· HRH.R. 16221 (93rd)referred

A bill to authorize recomputation at age 60 of the retired pay of members and former members of the uniformed services whose retired pay is computed on the basis of pay scales in effect prior to January 1, 1972, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 1 August 1974

Provides for the recomputation of military retirement benefits. Provides that a member or former member of a uniformed service: (1) who is sixty years of age or older, and is retired for reasons other than physical disability, whose disability is finally determined to be of a permanent nature and less than 30 percent under the disability rating system, and is entitled to retired pay computed under the rates of basic pay in effect before January 1, 1972; or (2) who is entitled to retired pay for physical disability, whose disability was finally determined to be of permanent nature and at least 30 percent under the schedule of rating disabilities, and whose retired pay is computed under rates of basic pay in effect after October 11, 1949 and before January 1, 1972, is entitled to have that pay recomputed upon the rates of basic pay in effect on January 1, 1972.

Bill· HRH.R. 16236 (93rd)referred

A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Navy to transfer ownership of two naval vessels no longer needed by the Navy to the city of New York, N.Y.

United States · United States Congress · 1 August 1974

Authorizes the Secretary of the Navy to transfer ownership of two naval vessels no longer needed by the Navy to the city of New York, New York.

Bill· HRH.R. 16227 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code to liberalize the provisions relating to the payment of pension.

United States · United States Congress · 1 August 1974

Authorizes the continued payment of the amount payable under veterans' disability pensions for purposes of aid and attendance, which payment is based upon the number of dependents of the veterans, following the death of a dependent, in specified cases where the veteran's annual income does not exceed maximum income limits set forth in this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 16212 (93rd)referred

A bill to authorize recomputation at age 60 of the retired pay of members and former members of the uniformed services whose retired pay is computed on the basis of pay scales in effect prior to January 1, 1972, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 1 August 1974

Provides for the recomputation of military retirement benefits. Provides that a member or former member of a uniformed service: (1) who is sixty years of age or older, and is retired for reasons other than physical disability, whose disability is finally determined to be of a permanent nature and less than 30 percent under the disability rating system, and is entitled to retired pay computed under the rates of basic pay in effect before January 1, 1972; or (2) who is entitled to retired pay for physical disability, whose disability was finally determined to be of permanent nature and at least 30 percent under the schedule of rating disabilities, and whose retired pay is computed under rates of basic pay in effect after October 11, 1949 and before January 1, 1972, is entitled to have that pay recomputed upon the rates of basic pay in effect on January 1, 1972.

Bill· SS. 3862 (93rd)referred

A bill to prohibit any change in the status of any member of the uniformed services who is in a missing status under chapter 10 of title 37, United States Code, until the provisions of the Paris Peace Accord of January 27, 1973, have been fully complied with.

United States · United States Congress · 31 July 1974

Prohibits any change in the status of any member of the uniformed services who is in a missing status as a result of service in Southeast Asia, until the provisions of the Paris Peace Accord of January 27, 1973, have been fully complied with by North Vietnam or the President has determined and reported to Congress that all reasonable actions have been taken to account for such members.

Bill· SS. 3841 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend sections 555 and 556 of title 37, United States Code, relating to members of the uniformed services who are in a missing status.

United States · United States Congress · 31 July 1974

Provides that before the status of any member of a uniformed service who is in a missing status may be changed, the Secretary concerned must afford the next of kin a reasonable opportunity to: (1) attend the hearing for such status change; (2) be represented at such hearing by private counsel; (3) examine all information upon which the proposed change of status is to be based; and (4) present any evidence or information relevant to the hearing. States that no change in the missing status of a member may be made solely on the basis of the passage of time or the absence of any additional information pertaining to the member if the next of kin of such member objects to such change.

Bill· HRH.R. 16206 (93rd)referred

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

United States · United States Congress · 31 July 1974

Requires the Secretary of Defense to take such action as is necessary to insure that any member of the Armed Forces who is discharged shall receive a discharge certificate which shall indicate that such member was so discharged and which shall not bear any indication of the conditions under which such separation occured. States that the reason why such member was so separated (other than by reason of discharged dismissal pursuant to a sentence of a general or special court-martial) and all other records or documents pertaining to such reason or reasons shall be treated as confidential and shall not be made known to or otherwise released to any private person or any public agency (whether Federal, State, or local) without the prior written consent of the member concerned. Sets forth the conditions under which an enlisted member of the Armed Forces may be discharged under other than honorable conditions. Establishes procedures for military review panels in considering the dishonorable discharge of enlisted personnel. Requires military review panels to conduct hearings which afford the enlisted member concerned an opportunity to: (1) appear before the panel and present evidence in his own behalf; (2) be represented by counsel; (3) confront the witnesses against him; and (4) examine documentary and real evidence against him. States that the recommendation of a review panel appointed under the provisions of this Act for separation under other than honorable conditions may be appealed to an appeal board established by the Judge Advocate General concerned, or the General Counsel of the Department of Transportation, as appropriate. Authorizes the Secretaries concerned to prescribe regulations to carry out the provisions of this Act. Requires the Secretaries concerned, after consultation with the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs, to establish a number (but not less than ten) of regional boards of review throughout the United States. States that the function of the regional boards shall be to review the discharge or dismissal (other than a discharge or dismissal by a general or special court-martial) of any former member of an Armed Forces under the jurisdiction of the military department concerned. Provides that if a request for the review of a discharge or dismissal of any person who was discharged or dismissed from the Armed Forces within the fifteen-year period immediately preceding the effective date of this Act was filed before such effective date and such review resulted in no change to the discharge or dismissal, or no new discharge was issued, another request for review of that discharge or dismissal pursuant to this Act may be filed and such review shall be acted upon without prejudice, if such request for review is filed with the appropriate regional board of review within the one-year period immediately following such effective date.

Bill· HRH.R. 16180 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code to increase the income limitations relating to the payment of pension and dependency and indemnity compensation and to provide supplemental pension payments to certain veterans.

United States · United States Congress · 31 July 1974

Increases the income limitations relating to the payment of veterans' pension and dependency and indemnity compensation. Provides for supplemental pension payments to specified veterans.

Bill· SS. 3829 (93rd)referred