Defence

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to promote cost savings in defense procurement procedures by requiring that defense procurement contracts include a clause giving the Government a right to technical data and computer software necessary to obtain spare parts under the contract from other manufacturers.

United States · United States Congress · 9 February 1984

Revises general defense procurement contract law to require a contractor who must deliver technical data or computer software in connection with parts or components which are subject to replacement (spare parts) to grant the contracting agency, upon request, rights to the use of such data or software. Requires that such data and software be sufficiently informative as to allow subsequent competitive procurement of parts and components from another manufacturer. Sets forth the parameters and limitations on such requirement, including exemptions for data or software sold or leased generally to the public. Directs the Secretary of each military department to establish a board to review exemption requests.

A bill to provide for the acceptance by the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs of certain real property in Grafton, West Virginia, for inclusion in the Grafton National Cemetery.

United States · United States Congress · 9 February 1984

Directs the Administrator of Veterans Affairs to accept, if offered, certain property adjacent to the Grafton National Cemetery, Grafton, West Virginia, for inclusion in such cemetery.

A resolution requesting the President to provide to the House of Representatives certain information concerning Soviet Union compliance with various arms control agreements.

United States · United States Congress · 9 February 1984

Requests the President to furnish to the House of Representatives, within 30 days after the adoption of this resolution, a report by the Arms Control and Disarmanent Agency entitled "A Quarter Century of Soviet Compliance Practices Under Arms Control Commitments: 1958-1983 (U)," November 1983. Permits the President when furnishing such report to delete or modify material which will compromise the national security of the United States.

A bill entitled the "Care for Chemically Dependent Veterans Act".

United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1984

Makes permanent the authority of the Administrator of Veterans Affairs to contract for community-based treatment of eligible veterans suffering from alcohol or drug dependence or abuse disabilities.

World War I Veterans' Service Pension Act

United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1984

World War I Veterans Service Pension Act - Directs the Administrator of Veterans Affairs to pay (in addition to any pension already paid) a monthly pension of $150 to each veteran of World War I who meets specified service requirements and to certain surviving spouses.

Economic Conversion Act

United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1984

Economic Conversion Act - Title I: Prenotification of Base Closures and Defense-Related Contract Cancellations - Directs the Secretary of Defense, through the Economic Adjustment Committee, to notify State and local governments and regional organizations within a specified period of time of a proposed realinement or closure of a military installation or of the cancellation or termination of a defense contract or failure to proceed with an approved major weapon system program. Title II: Economic Conversion Pilot Program - Authorizes the Secretary to make grants for job retraining programs and planning for alternative production required by cancellation of defense contracts during FY 1985-1989. Permits one grant for each defense contract cancellation or reduction. Requires the administration of such grants at the local level by a capable unit of general local government or, through default, by the collective bargaining agents of affected employees. Directs the Secretary to make weekly assistance payments to such employees affected by a cancellation or reduction of a contract valued at $10,000,000 or more during FY 1985-1989. Sets forth a formula for determining the amount of such assistance, making allowances for unemployment compensation or public assistance received and health insurance coverage needed. Sets forth assistance application procedures and notification requirements. Makes available for such grants the amount of previously appropriated funds which the United States will save as a result of the cancellation or reduction of the defense contract.

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for participation by members of the armed services in international sports activities.

United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1984

Authorizes the Secretaries of Defense and Transportation to permit members of the armed forces to train for and participate in the Olympic and Pan-American Games as well as in other international competition in amateur sports. Limits the amount of appropriations which may be spent for such purpose during each four-year period.

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the maximum amount of automobile assistance grant provided to certain severely, service-connected disabled veterans.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1984

Increases the amount of assistance available to eligible disabled veterans for purchase of an automobile or other conveyance.

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the authority for veterans readjustment appointments.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1984

Extends veterans' readjustment appointments in the Federal Government for Vietnam era veterans from FY 1984 to FY 1987.

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the maximum amounts of Veterans' Administration home-loan guarantees.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1984

Amends the veteran's housing loan program to increase the maximum amounts the Veterans Administration may guarantee for an eligible veteran.

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the maximum amounts of the specially adapted housing assistance grants provided to certain severely, service-connected disabled veterans.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1984

Increases the adapted housing benefit ceiling for veterans with specified permanent and total service-connected disabilities.

Veterans Administration Health-Care Program Improvements Act of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1984

Veterans' Administration Health-Care Program Improvements Act of 1984. Expands the definition of the Vietnam era to include service by veterans in South Vietnam during the period July 8, 1959, through August 4, 1964, (Currently law starts such period on August 5, 1964). Authorizes the Administrator of Veterans Affairs to continue to provide ancillary counseling or mental health services to family members of a veteran whose care or counseling required such family counseling for up to six months after the death of such veteran. Directs the Administrator to provide readjustment counseling to members of the armed forces currently on active duty who served on active duty during the Vietnam era or since May 7, 1975, in an area during a period of hostilities. Makes permanent the Veterans Administration's (VA) pilot program for the treatment and rehabilitation of veterans suffering from alcohol or drug abuse dependencies or disabilities in halfway houses and other community-based programs. Authorizes the Administrator to increase rates of pay for protective service employees at VA health care facilities. Modifies the due date of the Comptroller General's report on the Compliances of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget with certain statutory requirements relating to funded personnel ceilings for the VA's Department of Medicine and Surgery. Directs the Administrator to develop criteria for grants for the construction or alteration of State veterans' home facilities on other than a first-come, first-served basis. Directs the Administrator and the Secretaries of Defense and Health and Human Services to report to the Congress on alternative approaches for establishing a benefits program for non-military Federal and support organization personnel who served for at least 30 days in Vietnam during the Vietnam era.

A joint resolution designating the week beginning November 11, 1984, as "National Women Veterans Recognition Week".

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1984

Designates the week beginning on November 11, 1984 as National Women Veterans Recognition Week.

Veterans Educational Assistance Program Amendments of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1984

Veterans' Educational Assistance Program Amendments of 1983 - Amends the Post-Vietnam Era Veterans Educational Assistance Program to require the Secretary of Defense to pay interest on the amounts contributed by a member of the armed forces to the Post- Vietnam Era Veterans Education Account. Permits a participant to transfer all or part of such participant's entitlement to such assistance to one or more dependents.

A bill to name the Veterans' Administration Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the "Clement J. Zablocki Veterans' Administration Medical Center".

United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1984

Designates the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as the Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Administration Medical Center.

A concurrent resolution to bring about the prompt and orderly withdrawal of the United States Armed Forces participating in the Multinational Force in Lebanon.

United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1984

Declares U.S. policy toward Lebanon should include: (1) the prompt withdrawal of U.S. armed forces from the multinational force in Lebanon; (2) a diplomatic effort at the United Nations to replace the multinational force with another peacekeeping force, preferably under U.N. auspices; (3) advising Lebanon of their need to develop a plan which recognizes the aspirations of all groups there; (4) development of diplomatic efforts with Syria to achieve acceptance by Syria of a reconciliation plan for Lebanon; (5) promotion of a dialog between Israel and Lebanon concerning security arrangements and a reconciliation plan for Lebanon; (6) continuation of other efforts to achieve the withdrawal of foreign troops from Lebanon and the reestablishment of a sovereign Lebanon; (7) renewal of efforts to pursue a broader Middle East peace; (8) intensification of U.S. efforts to retrain and reequip the Lebanese Armed Forces; (9) implementation of an economic assistance program for the reconstruction and development of Lebanon; and (10) implementation of military contingency plans to protect U.S. interests from terrorist attacks.

A bill to name the Veterans' Administration Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the Clement J. Zablocki Veterans' Administration Medical Center".

United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1984

Designates the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as the Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Administration Medical Center.

A bill to prohibit the United States Armed Forces from participating in additional joint military exercises with the armed forces of Honduras and to place a ceiling on the number of members of the United States Armed Forces who may be in Honduras.

United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1984

Prohibits U.S. armed forces from participating in joint military exercises with Honduran armed forces during the period beginning 30 days after enactment of this Act or on April 1, 1984, (whichever is later) and ending September 30, 1985. Limits the number of members of the U.S. armed forces in Honduras during such time to 200. Prohibits obligating or spending appropriations contrary to this Act.

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of Defense should resign.

United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1984

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of Defense, Caspar Weinberger, should resign.

A concurrent resolution concerning United States policy toward Lebanon.

United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1984

Expresses the sense of the Congress that U.S. objectives in Lebanon can best be accomplished by: (1) continuing to support negotiations among the parties at the Geneva Conference on National Reconciliation that will lead to a government of national unity in Lebanon; (2) following consultation with other nations participating in the Multinational Force, redeploying U.S. armed forces to positions where their presence can demonstrate U.S. commitment to an independent Lebanon; and (3) seeking involvement of armed forces from other nations, under the auspices of the United Nations, in peacekeeping operations in the Beirut area.

A concurrent resolution to bring about the prompt and orderly withdrawal of the United States Armed Forces participating in the Multinational force in Lebanon.

United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1984

Declares U.S. policy toward Lebanon should include: (1) the prompt withdrawal of U.S. armed forces from the multinational force in Lebanon; (2) a diplomatic effort at the United Nations to replace the multinational force with another peacekeeping force, preferably under U.N. auspices; (3) advising Lebanon of their need to develop a plan which recognizes the aspirations of all groups there; (4) development of diplomatic efforts with Syria to achieve acceptance by Syria of a reconciliation plan for Lebanon; (5) promotion of a dialog between Israel and Lebanon concerning security arrangements and a reconciliation plan for Lebanon; (6) continuation of other efforts to achieve the withdrawal of foreign troops from Lebanon and the reestablishment of a sovereign Lebanon; (7) renewal of efforts to pursue a broader Middle East peace; (8) intensification of U.S. efforts to retrain and reequip the Lebanese Armed Forces; (9) implementation of an economic assistance program for the reconstruction and development of Lebanon; and (10) implementation of military contingency plans to protect U.S. interests from terrorist attacks.

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the payment of interest on amounts contributed by a member of the Armed Forces under the Post-Vietnam Era Veterans' Educational Assistance Program.

United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1984

Amends the Post-Vietnam Era Veterans Educational Assistance Program to require the Administrator of Veterans Affairs to pay interest on the amounts contributed by a member of the armed forces to the Post-Vietnam Era Veterans Education Account. Establishes a formula for determining the applicable interest rate.

A bill to provide for the payment of certain burial benefits for veterans who were former prisoners of war.

United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1984

Authorizes the Administrator of Veterans Affairs to pay certain funeral expenses for former prisoners of war.

Vietnam Veterans Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Compensation Act

United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1984

Vietnam Veterans Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Compensation Act - Creates a presumption of service-connection for disability purposes for veterans suffering from a post-traumatic stress disorder after serving in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam era.

A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that no disciplinary action arising from the terrorist attack of October 23, 1983, should be taken against any military officer in the chain of command over the United States contingent of the multinational peacekeeping force in Lebanon.

United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1984

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that no administrative or disciplinary action arising out of the terrorist bombing on October 23, 1983, of U.S. forces in Lebanon should be taken against any officer of the armed forces in the chain of command of those forces.

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to waive mandatory reductions in military retirement pay of certain retired military officers recruited for employment by the Department of Medicine and Surgery.

United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1984

Permits the Administrator of Veterans Affairs to waive mandatory reductions in military pensions of retired military officers recruited to fill difficult-to-fill positions in the Department of Medicine and Surgery of the Veterans Administration.

A joint resolution directing the president to begin efforts to replace U.S. Marines in Lebanon with troops of a nation not directly involved in diplomatic efforts to bring stability to the area, or to remove the U.S. troops to designated ships.

United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1984

Directs the President to: (1) begin efforts to replace the U.S. Marines as a part of the multinational force with troops from another nation; or (2) as an alternative, seek the replacement of the multinational force, including the U.S. Marines, with a U.N. peacekeeping force. Requires the President, in the event the purposes of this Act have not occured within 60 days of the date of enactment, to redeploy by the ninetieth day from the date of enactment the U.S. Marines currently stationed in Lebanon on ships of the Sixth Fleet. Provides that nothing in this Act shall preclude the assignment of U.S. Marines to rescue U.S. citizens in Lebanon.

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase certain dollar limitations under Veterans' Administration housing programs.

United States · United States Congress · 30 January 1984

Increases the adapted housing benefit ceiling for veterans with specified permanent and total service-connected disabilities.

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require that grave markers in national cemeteries be upright.

United States · United States Congress · 30 January 1984

Amends the national cemeteries and memorials provisions of Federal law to require that each grave marker in a national cemetery be upright.

A bill to amend Title 38, United States Code, to provide for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease by the Veteran's Administration.

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1984

Amends veterans' hospitalization benefits to authorize the Administrator of Veterans Affairs to carry out a screening and treatment program for eligible veterans suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Permits the furnishing of hospital or nursing home care to certain afflicted veterans.

A joint resolution requiring that the Marine Corps contingent presently serving as part of the Multinational Force in Lebanon be reembarked on ships of the Sixth Fleet not later than April 1, 1984.

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1984

States that the U.S. Marine Corps contingent of the Multinational Force in Lebanon shall not be subjected to further military dangers. Directs such U.S. contingent to be reembarked on ships of the Sixth Fleet not later than April 1, 1984.

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to revise and extend the veterans' readjustment appointments program.

United States · United States Congress · 25 January 1984

Amends the employment and training benefits for disabled and Vietnam era veterans to expand readjustment appointments in the Federal Government for Vietnam era veterans up to and including the GS-11 level through FY 1987 (currently up to and including GS-7 through FY 1984). Directs the Office of Personnel Management to publish at least annually rather than semiannually a report on the implementation of such program. Requires that information in such report be broken down according to: (1) all veterans; (2) all Vietnam era veterans entitled to disability compensation or disabled; and (3) all other veterans.

GI Bill Rate Amendments of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 25 January 1984

GI Bill Rate Amendments of 1984 - Increases the rates for: (1) veterans' educational assistance; and (2) veterans' vocational rehabilitation. Sets forth the effective date for this Act.

A bill to revise and clarify the eligibility of certain disabled veterans for automobile adaptive equipment.

United States · United States Congress · 24 January 1984

Amends the provisions of Federal law which relate to automobile and adaptive equipment benefits for certain disabled veterans to authorize the Administrator of Veterans Affairs to permit an eligible veteran to replace an adapted vehicle sooner than every three years under exigent circumstances.

A bill to require the prompt withdrawal from Lebanon of the United States Armed Forces participating in the multinational peacekeeping force.

United States · United States Congress · 24 January 1984

Amends the Multinational Force in Lebanon Resolution to direct the President to order the prompt, orderly withdrawal from Lebanon of the U.S. armed forces in the Multinational Force in Lebanon. Requires the withdrawal to be completed within 30 days of enactment of this Act. Prohibits obligating or spending congressionally appropriated funds after such 30-day period for U.S. participation in the Multinational Force.

A bill to amend Section 612 of title 38, United States Code, to provide outpatient dental services and treatment to any veteran who has a service-connected disability rated at 50 percent or more.

United States · United States Congress · 24 January 1984

Directs the Administrator of Veterans Affairs to furnish outpatient dental services to veterans with a 50 percent rated service-connected disability.

William H. Taft, IV, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of Defense, vice W. Paul Thayer, resigned.

United States · United States Senate · 23 January 1984

A bill to repeal section 2392 of title 10, United States Code, relating to the prohibition on the use of Department of Defense funds to relieve economic dislocations, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 23 January 1984

Repeals the prohibition against using Department of Defense procurement funds to pay a price differential for goods and services to relieve economic dislocation. Directs the Secretary of Defense, beginning with FY 1985, to pay a price differential on nonstrategic contracts to relieve economic dislocations and provide employment in labor surplus areas. Limits the use of such differential as to percent and total value of contracts. Directs the President to report annually to Congress on the costs and benefits of such program.

A bill to allow United States military assistance to be furnished to the law enforcement agencies of countries, such as Costa Rica, which rely on their law enforcement agencies to provide for the national defense and security.

United States · United States Congress · 23 January 1984

Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to permit U.S. military assistance to be furnished to the law enforcement agencies of a country if the country relies solely or primarily on its law enforcement agencies to provide for the national defense and security.

A bill to amend section 903(b)(1) and (2) of title 38, United States Code, to increase the burial allowance for veterans from $150 to $250.

United States · United States Congress · 23 January 1984

Increases the veterans' burial plot allowance from $150 to $250 for eligible veterans who die in Veterans Administration facilities.

A joint resolution to amend the Multinational Force in Lebanon Resolution to require the immediate withdrawal of United States Armed Forces from Lebanon.

United States · United States Congress · 23 January 1984

Amends the Multinational Force in Lebanon Resolution (Public Law 98-119) to direct the President to withdraw U.S. armed forces from participation in the Multinational Force in Lebanon.