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Bill· HRH.R. 7886 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 16 May 1973
Uniformed Services Retired and Retainer Pay Equalization Act - Provides that, notwithstanding any other provision of law, a member or former member of the uniformed service who is entitled to retired or retainer pay in effect after September 30, 1949, and before January 1, 1972, is entitled to have that pay recomputed under the rates of basic pay in effect on January 1, 1972. Lists provisions for such recomputation.
Bill· SS. 1818 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 May 1973
Authorizes specified members of the Armed Forces of the United States who were captured and held by an enemy force during the Vietnam conflict to enter, without charge, certain designated units of the National Park System and national recreation areas.
Resolution· SRESS.Res. 115 (93rd)passed
United States · United States Congress · 15 May 1973
Declares that on Memorial Day, May 28, 1973, special remembrance be given by a grateful people to the 1,288 members of the Armed Forces of the United States currently listed as missing in action in Indochina. Declares that all American motorists are encouraged to turn on their automobile lights throughout Memorial Day, May 28, 1973, as a symbol of this remembrance. Provides that every effort be made to secure the cooperation of all parties in the Indochina conflict to insure the fullest and most expeditious resolution of the status of members of the U.S. Armed Forces missing in Indochina.
Bill· HRH.R. 7857 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 May 1973
Provides, under the Military Selective Service Act, for reemployment of members and former members of the Armed Forces who were in the employ of a State or of a political subdivision. States that an employee of the United States Postal Service shall be considered an employee of the United States Government for purposes of this Act. (50 App. 459(b)(B))
Bill· HRH.R. 7794 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 May 1973
Prohibits the payment of a reward of any amount for the delivery to military control of any person in the Armed Forces classified as an absentee, deserter, or being absent without leave.
Bill· HRH.R. 7856 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 May 1973
Provides, under the Military Selective Service Act, for reemployment of members and former members of the Armed Forces who were in the employ of a State or of a political subdivision. States that an employee of the United States Postal Service shall be considered an employee of the United States Government for purposes of this Act. (50 App. 459(b)(B))
Bill· HRH.R. 7804 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 May 1973
Provides that the retired pay of any member or former member of the Armed Forces who was on active duty or in an active status on or before May 31, 1958, shall be computed at current active duty pay rates and increased to reflect later changes in applicable pay rates.
Bill· SS. 1797 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 14 May 1973
Military Construction Authorization Act - Authorizes the Secretaries of the Army, Navy, and Air Force to establish or develop military installations and facilities by acquiring, constructing, converting, rehabilitating or installing permanent or temporary public works, appurtenances, utilities, and equipment at designated projects to the extent of the dollar amounts designated by this Act. Authorizes these Secretaries to establish and develop additional installation and facilities which: (1) the Secretary of Defense determines to be vital to the security of the United States; and (2) are made necessary by changes in the Services' missions and responsibilities. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to construct family housing umits and trailer court facilities, after consultation with the Secretary of Housing and Urban development, in the locations designated by this Act. Authorizes the appropriation of funds needed to carry out the provisions of this Act. Reserve Forces Facilities Authorization Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to establish or develop additional facilities for the Reserve Forces of the Navy, Marine Corps, Air National Guard, and the Air Force Reserve.
Law· SS. 1808 (93rd)open
United States · United States Congress · 14 May 1973
Directs the Secretary of Transportation to apportion $1,000,000,000 of the sums authorized to be apportioned for fiscal year 1974 for immediate expenditure on the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways. Authorizes the appropriation of $500,000,000 for the Federal-aid primary system, the Federal-aid secondary system, and for their extensions within urban areas for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974. Provides for the availability of such sums on a percentage basis.
Bill· HRH.R. 7757 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 May 1973
Provides that the Secretary of Defense may authorize surface transportation at government expense of motor vehicles belonging to members of the armed forces on permanent change of station between customary ports of embarkation and debarkation if such transportation does not exceed the cost to the United States of other authorized means. (Amends 10 U.S.C. 2634a)
Bill· HRH.R. 7733 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 May 1973
Allows the Secretary of Defense, after consulting with the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, to contract with health maintenance organizations in order to provide medical care for spouses and children of members of the Armed Forces, and after specified members, former members, and dependents. (Adds 10 U.S.C. 1089)
Bill· HRH.R. 7759 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 May 1973
Provides hospital care and medical treatment for non-service-connected disabilities of former prisoners of war. (Adds 38 U.S.C. 610(a)(4)(B))
Bill· HRH.R. 7721 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 May 1973
Establishes a national cemetery in the State of Arizona.
Bill· HRH.R. 7695 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 May 1973
Creates the office of Assistant Secretary of Defense for Equal Opportunity. Assigns to such Secretary responsibility for the development and supervision of policies and programs: (1) to eliminate discrimination; (2) to promote affirmative action; and (3) to insure equal opportunity and treatment within the Department of Defense and within contractors for the Department of Defense. Establishes the Armed Forces Equal Opportunity Evaluation Board. Sets forth the terms of office for Board members. Directs the Board to: (1) evaluate the equal opportunity programs of the Department of Defense; (2) make recommendations to the Secretary of Defense on administrative policy to be implemented to prevent discrimination; and (3) make an annual report to Congress. Authorizes appropriations necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 7704 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 May 1973
Provides that an individual who has a service-connected disability incurred or aggravated while on active duty in a combat zone and rated by the Veterans' Administration at 50 percent or higher, or who dies as a result of disease or injury incurred or aggraveted while on such duty, shall be considered to be fully insured, and to be insured for disability benefits, under the Old-Age, Survivors', and Disability Insurance System under the Social Security Act.
Bill· SS. 1773 (93rd)passed
United States · United States Congress · 9 May 1973
Provides that, no vessel of the Navy may be sold in any manner other than that provided by title 10 of the United States Code, or for less than its appraised value, unless the sale thereof is specifically authorized by law enacted after June 30, 1973. (Amends 10 U.S.C. 7305(L))
Bill· HRH.R. 7617 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 May 1973
Emergency Manpower and Defense Workers Assistance Act Title I: Establishment of Defense Workers Manpower Assistance Agency - Authorizes and directs the Secretary of Labor to establish within the Department of Labor an agency, to be known as the Defense Workers Manpower Assistance Agency. Provides that the Agency shall be headed by a Director who shall be appointed by the President and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Sets forth the administrative duties and functions of the Agency. Title II: Economic and Manpower Assistance to Workers - Provides that any adversely affected worker may file an application with the Secretary for one or more of the forms of economic adjustment assistance provided under this title. States that economic adjustment assistance under this title consists of: (1) readjustment allowances; (2) training and counseling benefits; (3) relocation allowances; (4) early retirement benefits; and (5) health benefits. States that the Secretary shall determine whether an applicant is entitled to receive the economic adjustment assistance for which application is made and shall furnish such assistance if the applicant is so entitled. Provides that such determination shall be made as soon as possible after the date on which application is filed but in any event not later than thirty days after such date. Sets forth the qualifying requirements and amount limitations applicable to each of the forms of economic adjustment assistance. Title III: Public Service Employment Opportunities - States that notwithstanding any other provision of law, from sums appropriated pursuant to this Act, the Secretary is authorized to provide financial assistance to any State or locality for public service employment programs for adversely affected workers on terms and conditions as substantially similar to the provisions of the Emergency Employment Act of 1971 as the Secretary determines to be consistent with the purposes of this Act. Title IV: General Provisions - Provides that no person designated by the Secretary as a certifying officer, or disbursing officer, in the absence of gross negligence or intent to defraud the United States, be liable with respect to the payment of any allowance certified by him under this Act. States that whoever makes a false statement of a material fact knowing it to be false, or knowingly fails to disclose a material fact, for the purpose of obtaining or increasing for himself, or for any other person any payment or assistance authorized to be furnished under this Act shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 7636 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 May 1973
Provides, under the Military Selective Service Act, for reemployment of members and former members of the Armed Forces who were in the employ of a State or of a political subdivision. States that an employee of the United States Postal Service shall be considered an employee of the United States Government for purposes of this Act. (50 App. 459(b)(B))
Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 546 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 May 1973
Repeals the Military Selective Service Act, effective 60 days after the enactment of this joint resolution.
Bill· SS. 1728 (93rd)passed
United States · United States Congress · 8 May 1973
Increases benefits provided to American civilian internees in Southeast Asia to $150 for each calendar month. (Amends 50 App U.S.C. 2004(i)(3))
Bill· SS. 1734 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 May 1973
Extends the area in which unauthorized aids to maritime navigation are prohibited. Expands the Secretary's regulatory powers over aids to maritime navigation. Provides that regular lieutenants shall be retired after 20 years of active service if they have failed selection for lieutenant commander for the second time. Provides that each regular lieutenant commander and commander shall be retired after 20 years of active service if they have failed selection for captain for the second time. States that funds appropriated to or for the use of the Coast Guard fo acquisition, construction, and improvement of facilities; for research, development, test, and evaluation; and for the alteration of bridges over the navigable waters shall remain available until expended. Provides for education payments for dependents of Coast Guard personnel stationed outside of the continental United States. Provides that for eomputation of disability or death benefits for temporary members, such person shall be deemed to have had monthly pay of $600. States that to permit the enlistment of Reserve members without interruption of full-time schooling in which they are engaged, the four month initial period of active duty for training requirement may be divided into two successive annual periods of not less than two months each.
Bill· SS. 1736 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 May 1973
Authorizes eligible wives and widows of veterans to pursue on-farm training.
Bill· SS. 1735 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 May 1973
Military Construction Authorization Act - Authorizes the Secretaries of the Army, Navy, and Air Force to establish or develop military installations and facilities by acquiring, constructing, converting, rehabilitating or installing permanent or temporary public works, appurtenances, utilities, and equipment at designated projects to the extent of the dollar amounts designated by this Act. Authorizes these Secretaries to establish and develop additional installation and facilities which: (1) the Secretary of Defense determines to be vital to the security of the United States; and (2) are made necessary by changes in the Services' missions and responsibilities. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to construct family housing units and trailer court facilities, after consultation with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, in the locations designated by this Act. Authorizes the appropriation of funds needed to carry out the provisions of this Act. Reserve Forces Facilities Authorization Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to establish or develop additional facilities for the Reserve Forces of the Navy, Marine Corps, Air National Guard, and the Air Force Reserve.
Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 106 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 May 1973
Constitutional Amendment - Requires the advice and consent of both Houses of Congress before any treaty or agreement providing for the commitment of United States armed forces to a foreign nation may be made.
Bill· HRH.R. 7598 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 May 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 which ever 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 not widow. Sets such pension at $45 for the first child and $13 for each additional child. Requires each pension to be equally distributed among the eligible children and makes any child with an annual income, including earned income, in excess of $2,000 ineligible for a pension. Exempts increases in Social Security benefits, railroads 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· SS. 1718 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 May 1973
Permits eligible veterans pursuing full-time programs of education to receive increased monthly educational assistance allowances and have their period of entitlement reduced proportionally. (Adds 38 U.S.C. 1682(d))
Bill· SS. 1714 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 May 1973
Establishes a Veterans' Administration Task Force to advise and assist in, and to coordinate all programs pertaining to veterans of the Vietnam era. Provides that such Task Force shall: (1) promote efforts to publicize the skills of veteran and help them obtain employment; (2) encourage government departments in corporating relevant military experience into apprenticeship programs; (3) help augment military training withcivilian job training (4) develop programs in business to use the skills of veterans; (5) develop educational programs for veterans; (6) assist in the revision of the "Guide to the Education of Education Experience in the Armed Forces"; (7) encourage employer-employee programs which give recognition to the experience of military training; (8) promote medical training for veterans; (9) give assistance to programs for the disabled veteran; (10) disseminate information on programs to all Vietnam era veterans; and (11) perform such other duties as the Administrator of Veterans Affairs may assign to the Task Force that are consistent with this Act. Establishes an Advisory Committee appointed by the Administrator who shall consult with the Task Force concerning its functions under this Act. Authorizes for each fiscal year a sum not to exceed $3,000,000 to carry out this Act.
Bill· SS. 1717 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 May 1973
Provides that the Administrator of Veterans Affairs' shall reimburse any eligible veteran enrolled in a full time or part-time course of education or training under this Act for costs incurred by such veteran for tutition, for laboratory, library, health, infirmary and other similar fees and for expenses incurred for books, supplies, equipment, and other necessary expenses, exclusive of board, lodging, other living expenses and travel, as are generally required for the successful pursuit and completion of the course of education or training in which such veteran is enrolled. Limits such payments to $l,000 for an ordinary school year. (Adds 38 U.S.C. 1682 A).
Bill· SS. 1715 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 May 1973
Establishes a number of discharge review boards to be known as Vietnam Era Discharge Review Boards which shall review the discharges and dismissed of Vietnam Era Serviceman. Directs the Secretary of Defense to establish the number of such boards, and to determine their location and when they shall convene. Outlines the membership and responsibilities of such boards in regard to less than honorable discharges of servicemen.
Bill· HRH.R. 7565 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 May 1973
Provides for the classification under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as "special immigrants", alien veterans who served honorably in the United States Armed Forces, together with their spouses and children, for purposes of lawful admission into the United States.
Bill· HRH.R. 7557 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 May 1973
Provides that the Secretary of Defense shall take such action as may be necessary and appropriate to insure that discharge certificates issued to members of the Armed Forces shall not bear any letter or number or other indicator of any kind whatsoever which discloses any reason why such member was discharged or separated from service; and no information indicating or relating to any reason why any former member of the Armed Forces was discharged or separated from service may be made available to any private person or entity by any officer or employee of any military department or agency. (Adds 10 U.S.C. 975)
Bill· HRH.R. 7558 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 May 1973
Establishes a Veterans' Administration Task Force to advise and assist in, and to coordinate, all programs pertaining to veterans of the Vietnam era. Provides that such Task Force shall: (1) promote efforts to publicize the skills of veterans and help them obtain employment; (2) encourage government departments in incorporating relevant military experience into apprenticeship programs; (3) help augment military learning with civilian job training; (4) develop programs in business to use the skills of veterans; (5) develop educational programs for veterans; (6) assist in the leasing of the "Guide to the Evaluation of Education Experience in the Armed Forces"; (7) encourage employer-employee programs which give recognition to the experience of military training; (8) promote medical training for veterans; (9) give assistance to programs for the disabled veteran; (10) disseminate information on programs to all Vietnam era veterans; and (11) perform such other duties as the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs may assign to the Task Force that are consistent with this Act. Establishes an Advisory Committee appointed by the Administrator who shall consult with the Task Force concerning its functions under this Act. Authorizes for each fiscal year sums not to exceed $3,000,000 to carry out this Act. (Adds 10 U.S.C. 4301-05)
Bill· HRH.R. 7537 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 May 1973
Revises the definition of "dependent" with respect to a member or former member of a uniformed service by removing the present requirement that the husband or unremarried widower be dependent on the member or former member for over one-half of his support. (Amends 10 U.S.C. 1072(2) (c,d)) (Repeals 10 U.S.C. 101(36)) (Amends 37 U.S.C. 401) Provides that a member of a uniformed service may not be paid an increased allowance on account of a dependent for any period (1) during which that dependent is entitled to basic pay or (2) the spouse of such member is being paid an increased allowance on account of that dependent. (Amends 37 U.S.C. 420)
Bill· HRH.R. 7559 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 May 1973
Permits eligible veterans pursuing full-time programs of education to receive increased monthly educational assistance allowances and have their period of entitlement reduced proportionally. (Adds 38 U.S.C. 1682(d))
Bill· HRH.R. 7560 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 May 1973
Provides that the Veterans' Administrator shall reimburse any eligible veteran enrolled in a full-time or part-time course of education or training under this Act for costs incurred by such veteran for tuition, for laboratory, library, health, infirmary and other similar fees and for expenses incurred for books, supplies, equipment, and other necessary expenses, exclusive of board, lodging, other living expenses and travel, as are generally required for the successful pursuit and completion of the course of education or training in which such veteran is enrolled. Limits such payments to $1,000 for an ordinary school year. (Adds 38 U.S.C. 1682A)
Bill· HRH.R. 7556 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 May 1973
Establishes a number of discharge review boards to be known as Vietnam Era Discharge Review Boards which shall review the discharges and dismissals of Vietnam Era servicemen. Directs the Secretary of Defense to establish the number of such boards, and to determine their location and when they shall convene. Outlines the membership and responsibilities of such boards in regard to less than honorable discharges of servicemen.
Bill· HRH.R. 7548 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 May 1973
Provides that any person who served in the active service in the armed forces of any ally of the United States during World War I and II and who has been a resident of the United States for at least 10 years and who during such period served in armed conflict with an enemy of the United States shall be entitled to hospital and domicilary care, medical services, vocation,al rehabilitation and home, farm, and business loans to the same extent as if he had served in the armed forces of the United States. (Adds 38 U.S.C. 109(c))
Bill· SS. 1709 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 May 1973
Provides that no action may be taken by the Department of Defense which: (1) results in the permanent reduction in the number of direct hire civilians of the United States employed at any military installation in the United States unless, prior to the date on which such termination is to become effective, there is a comparable reduction in force of foreign nationals employed by the United States at military installations overseas; or (2) results in the closing of any military installation in the United States, while there exists an equivalent United States overseas which performs a like function and that function can be performed at either the domestic or foreign installation. States that the prohibitions contained in this Act shall not apply in any case in which the Secretary of Defense makes a finding that a reduction in the civilian personnel overseas or the transfer of an activity from an overseas installation would seriously and adversely affect the defense posture or the economy of the United States and promptly reports such finding(s) in writing to the Congress.
Bill· SS. 1695 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 May 1973
Emergency Manpower and Defense Workers Assistance Act - Title I: Establishment of Defense Workers Manpower Assistance Agency - Authorizes and directs the Secretary of Labor to establish within the Department of Labor an agency, to be known as the Defense Workers Manpower Assistance Agency. Provides that the Agency shall be headed by a Director who shall be appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Sets forth the administrative duties and functions of the Agency. Title II: Economic and Manpower Assistance to Workers - Provides that any adversely affected worker may file an application with the Secretary for one or more of the forms of economic adjustment assistance provided under this title. States that economic adjustment assistance under this title consists of: (1) readjustment allowances; (2) training and counseling benefits; (3) relocation allowances; (4) early retirement benefits; and (5) health benefits. States that the Secretary shall determine whether an applicant is entitled to receive the economic adjustment assistance for which application is made and shall furnish such assistance if the applicant is so entitled. Provides that such determination shall be made as soon as possible after the date on which application is filed but in any event not later than thirty days after such date. Sets forth the qualifying requirements and amount limitations applicable to each of the forms of economic adjustment assistance. Title III: Public Service Employment Opportunities - States that notwithstanding any other provision of law, from sums appropriated pursuant to this Act, the Secretary is authorized to provide financial assistance to any State or locality for public service employment programs for adversely affected workers on terms and conditions as substantially similar to the provisions of the Emergency Employment Act of 1971 as the Secretary determines to be consistent with the purposes of this Act. Title IV: General Provisions - Provides that no person designated by the Secretary as a certifying officer, or disbursing officer shall, in the absence of gross negligence or intent to defraud the United States, be liable with respect to the payment of any allowance certified by him under this Act. States that whoever makes a false statement of a material fact knowing it to be false, or knowingly fails to disclose a material fact, for the purpose of obtaining or increasing for himself or for any other person any payment or assistance authorized to be furnished under this Act shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
Law· HRH.R. 7445 (93rd)open
United States · United States Congress · 3 May 1973
Extends the Renegotiation Act of 1951 for two years, until June 30, 1975. (Amends 50 U.S.C. App. 1212(c)(1))
Bill· HRH.R. 7530 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 May 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. 7509 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 May 1973
Uniformed Services Retired and Retainer Pay Equalization Act - Provides that, notwithstanding any other provision of law, a member or former member of the uniformed service who is entitled to retired or retainer pay in effect after September 30, 1949, and before January 1, 1971, is entitled to have that pay recomputed under the rates of basic pay in effect on January 1, 1971. Lists provisions for such recomputation.
Bill· HRH.R. 7485 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 May 1973
Emergency Manpower and Defense Workers Assistance Act Title I: Establishment of Defense Workers Manpower Assistance Agency - Authorizes and directs the Secretary of Labor to establish within the Department of Labor an agency, to be known as the Defense Workers Manpower Assistance Agency. Provides that the Agency shall be headed by a Director who shall be appointed by the President and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Sets forth the administrative duties and functions of the Agency. Title II: Economic and Manpower Assistance to Workers - Provides that any adversely affected worker may file an application with the Secretary for one or more of the forms of economic adjustment assistance provided under this title. States that economic adjustment assistance under this title consists of: (1) readjustment allowances; (2) training and counseling benefits; (3) relocation allowances; (4) early retirement benefits; and (5) health benefits. States that the Secretary shall determine whether an applicant is entitled to receive the economic adjustment assistance for which application is made and shall furnish such assistance if the applicant is so entitled. Provides that such determination shall be made as soon as possible after the date on which application is filed but in any event not later than thirty days after such date. Sets forth the qualifying requirements and amount limitations applicable to each of the forms of economic adjustment assistance. Title III: Public Service Employment Opportunities - States that notwithstanding any other provision of law, from sums appropriated pursuant to this Act, the Secretary is authorized to provide financial assistance to any State or locality for public service employment programs for adversely affected workers on terms and conditions as substantially similar to the provisions of the Emergency Employment Act of 1971 as the Secretary determines to be consistent with the purposes of this Act. Title IV: General Provisions - Provides that no person designated by the Secretary as a certifying officer, or disbursing officer, in the absence of gross negligence or intent to defraud the United States, be liable with respect to the payment of any allowance certified by him under this Act. States that whoever makes a false statement of a material fact knowing it to be false, or knowingly fails to disclose a material fact, for the purpose of obtaining or increasing for himself, or for any other person any payment or assistance authorized to be furnished under this Act shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 7466 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 May 1973
Provides that the retired pay of any member or former member of the Armed Forces who was on active duty or in an active status on or before May 31, 1958, shall be computed at current active duty pay rates and increased to reflect later changes in applicable pay rates.
Bill· HRH.R. 7461 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 May 1973
Provides, under the Servicemen's Group Life Insurance Plan, that benefits shall accrue on account of death resulting from an active duty occurrence when death occurs within one hundred and twenty days of such active duty occurrence. Provides for the convertability of Servicemen's Group Life Insurance to Veterans' Group Life Insurance upon expiration of the former. Provides for the automatic insuring under Servicemen's Group Life Insurance of any former member of the Armed Services otherwise eligible therefor who becomes eligible for such coverage and declines such coverage solely for the purpose of maintaining his Veterans' Group Life Insurance in effect upon the termination of the Veterans' Group Life Insurance coverage. Provides that Veterans' Group Life Insurance shall be issued in the amounts of $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000. Provides for reconvertibility of Veterans' Insurance to Servicemen's Insurance when any person shall again become eligible for the latter. Provides that any person may be eligible for only one insurance plan at any given time. Provides that Veterans' Group Life Insurance shall: (1) provide protection against death; (2) be issued on a non-renewable five year term basis; (3) have no cash loan, paid up, or extended values; and (4) except as otherwise provided, lapse for nonpayment or premiums. Provides that in any case in which a member or former member who was mentally incompetent on the date he first became insured under Veterans' Insurance dies within one year of such date, such insurance shall be deemed not to have lapsed for nonpayment of premiums and to have been in force on the date of death. Provides that an insured under Veterans' Group Life Insurance shall have the right to convert such insurance to an individual policy of life insurance upon written application for conversion made to the participating company he selectes and payment of the required premiums.
Bill· HRH.R. 7480 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 May 1973
Provides that the Secretary of Defense, after consulting with the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, may contract with health maintenance organizations as identified by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare. States that the provisions of such a contract may deviate from the cost-sharing arrangements prescribed and the types of health care authorized under title 10 of the United States Code when the Secretary of Defense determines that such a deviation would serve the purpose of that title. Provides that such a contract, however, may not provide for annual payments per beneficiary, by the Government and a beneficiary, of any amount greater than the estimated average annual cost for comparable amounts of care of similar quality provided under the cost-sharing arrangements prescribed in that title. (Adds 10 U.S.C. 1809)
Bill· HRH.R. 7464 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 May 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))
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 379 (93rd)passed
United States · United States Congress · 3 May 1973
Directs the Secretary of Defense to furnish specified information on bombing and other activities in Cambodia and Laos during the period from January 27, 1973, to April 30, 1973.
Bill· HRH.R. 7405 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 May 1973
Provides that Army and Air Force National Guard technicians shall not be required to wear the military uniform while performing their duties in a civilian status. (Amends 32 U.S.C. 709(d))
Bill· HRH.R. 7427 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 May 1973
Extends beyond age 22 under title II of the Social Security Act (Old-Age, Survivors', and Disability Insurance), the period during which an individual may be entitled to child's insurance benefits on the basis of full-time student status where such individual was prevented by reason of health, religious service, or service in the Armed Forces (after attaining age 18) from attending school during one or more months prior to attaining age 22.