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Bill· HRH.R. 12145 (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 discharge and dismissals.

United States · United States Congress · 21 December 1973

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 such 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 reveiw 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 subsection 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 section may be filed and such review shall be acted upon without prejudice, if such request for reveiw is filed with the appropriate regional board of review within the one-year period immediately following such effective date.

Bill· HRH.R. 12144 (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 discharge and dismissals.

United States · United States Congress · 21 December 1973

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 such 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 reveiw 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 subsection 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 section may be filed and such review shall be acted upon without prejudice, if such request for reveiw is filed with the appropriate regional board of review within the one-year period immediately following such effective date.

Bill· HRH.R. 12120 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code in order to increase the rates of educational assistance, to otherwise improve the educational assistance program, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 21 December 1973

Increases the rates of educational assistance benefits payable to veterans. Provides that such rates shall be recomputed at the beginning of each fiscal year to reflect any increase in the Consumer Price Index published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 868 (93rd)referred

Joint resolution providing for a congressional investigation into the status of those American men missing, captured, or dead in Southeast Asia, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 21 December 1973

Directs the Foreign Affairs Committee of the House and the Foreign Relations Committee of the Senate to thoroughly investigate the negotiations to obtain release of prisoners of war in Southeast Asia, all information concerning the missing in action and dead, the noncooperation of North Vietnam and its allies concerning the Vietnam agreement and the joint communique in Paris in April, and the possibility of obtaining information in the future concerning the missing, captured, or dead in the Vietnam conflict. Directs the committees to report the results to their respective Houses and make recommendations to the appropriate branches of Government concerning the best way to resolve the impasse in the negotiations. Prohibits, in the interim, aid to North Vietnam or any other government supported by insurgent Communist forces in Southeast Asia, until the conflict concerning the missing, captured, or dead in the Vietnam conflict is resolved to the satisfaction of Congress. Requires that inquiries shall be made of all nations in the vicinity of Vietnam concerning any Americans being held in any nation as a result of the Vietnam conflict.

Bill· HRH.R. 12095 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend title 10 of the United States Code to provide that certain additional amounts received by retired servicemen employed in the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps shall be treated as subsistence or uniform allowances or as amounts received as commutation of quarters.

United States · United States Congress · 20 December 1973

Provides that additional amounts received by retired servicemen employed in the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps shall be treated as subsistence or uniform allowances or as amounts received as commutation of quarters. (Amends 10 U.S.C. 2031(d)(1))

Bill· HRH.R. 12070 (93rd)referred

Military Construction Moratorium Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 December 1973

Military Construction Moratorium Act - Directs the Secretary of Defense to suspend during the period of two years beginning with the date of enactment of this Act any construction, conversion, rehabilitation, or installation of a public work or facility in connection with a military construction project, unless: (1) such construction, conversion, rehabilitation, or installation is being performed under a contract awarded before the date of enactment of this Act; or (2) the Secretary of Defense determines that overriding considerations of national security require that such construction, conversion, rehabilitation, or installation not be suspended. Defines the term "military construction project" for purposes of this Act.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 867 (93rd)referred

Joint resolution expressing the concern of the United States about American servicemen missing in action in Vietnam.

United States · United States Congress · 20 December 1973

Expresses the support of Congress for the President in his efforts to secure the cooperation of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam and the Provisional Revolutionary Government in accounting for the thirteen hundred men listed as missing in action in Southeast Asis and the exhumation and repatriation of our dead.

Bill· SS. 2834 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend title 10 of the United States Code to provide that certain additional amounts received by retired servicement employed in the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps shall be treated as subsistence or uniform allowances or as amounts received as commutation of quarters.

United States · United States Congress · 19 December 1973

Provides that additional amounts received by retired servicemen employed in the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps shall be treated as subsistence or uniform allowances or as amounts received as commutation of quarters. (Amends 10 U.S.C. 2031(d) (1))

Bill· HRH.R. 12040 (93rd)referred

Energy and Defense Industry Protection Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 December 1973

Energy and Defense Industry Protection Act - Makes it unlawful for: (1) any person who is not a citizen of the United States; or (2) an entity which is owned or controlled by a person who is not a citizen of the United States; to control any American issuer registered under the Securities Exchange Act if such issuer is engaged in the energy or defense industries. Authorizes the Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration to exempt any issuer engaged in the energy industry from the prohibition of this Act if the Administrator finds that the granting of such exemption would not adversely affect the production or supply of energy within the United States. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to exempt any issuer engaged in the defense industry from the prohibition of this Act if the Secretary finds that the granting of such exemption would not adversely affect the national defense. States that any person who is in violation of the provisions of this Act on the date of enactment shall have two years from such date to bring himself into compliance.

Bill· HRH.R. 12024 (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 increases in monthly social security benefits.

United States · United States Congress · 19 December 1973

Provides that in the determination of the annual income of recipients of veterans' pensions and dependency and indemnity compensation the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs shall not reduce the amount of such pension or compensation because of increases in monthly social security benefits under Public law 92-336. (Adds 38 U.S.C. 415(g)(4) 503(d))

Bill· HRH.R. 11988 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 with respect to the inclusion in gross income of, and the deduction allowed for, certain moving expenses of members of the Armed Forces.

United States · United States Congress · 17 December 1973

Provides, under the Internal Revenue Code, that the requirement for including reimbursement of moving expenses in gross income shall apply to members of the Armed Forces only if such reimbursement is made directly in cash. Establishes certain special rules relating to the definition of the term moving expenses for members of the Armed Forces.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 217 (93rd)passed

A resolution to pay tribute to members of the Armed Forces who are missing in action in Indochina.

United States · United States Congress · 14 December 1973

Declares that the United States Senate urges the President to continue to use every diplomatic avenue, including North Vietnam's allies and the United Nations to assist in obtaining the necessary cooperation and information concerning our missing men. Declares that, during this Christmas season, the grateful people of our nation give a special rememberance through our thoughts and our prayers for those brave men and their loyal families who have given so much for each of us.

Bill· HRH.R. 11970 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend chapter 67 (relating to retired pay for nonregular service) title 10, United States Code, to authorize payment of retired pay actuarily computed to persons, otherwise eligible, at age 50, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 14 December 1973

Authorizes the payment of military retired pay for non-regular service to persons otherwise eligible at age 50. Sets forth an actuarial table for the purpose of computing the rate of pay for eligible persons under this Act.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 862 (93rd)referred

Joint resolution authorizing increased production of petroleum from the Elk Hills Naval Petroleum Reserve for national defense purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 13 December 1973

Authorizes increased production of petroleum from the Elk Hills Naval Petroleum Reserve at a rate to help insure that the needs of national defense are met, but not to exceed the maximum efficient rate in accordance with sound engineering and economic principles. Authorizes the Secretary of the Navy to dispose of the production herein authorized by means of sales effected by competitive bid. Provides that full and equal opportunity for acquisition of the oil shall be accorded to all interested companies, including major and independent oil refineries alike. Establishes the Naval Petroleum Reserve Account. States that funds in the Account shall be available for the expenses of: (1) production, including preparation for production, as authorized by this resolution and as may hereafter be authorized; (2) all capital costs necessary for facilities both within and outside the reserve incident to production and delivery of crude petroleum; and (3) exploration, prospecting, conservation, development, use, and operation of the naval petroleum and oil shale reserves.

Bill· HRH.R. 11915 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend chapter 36 of title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to continue making educational assistance and subsistence allowance payments to eligible veterans and eligible persons during periods when the educational institutions in which they are enrolled are temporarily closed pursuant to a policy proclaimed by the President or because of emergency conditions.

United States · United States Congress · 12 December 1973

Authorizes the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to continue making educational assistance and subsistence allowance payments to eligible veterans and eligible persons during periods when the educational institutions in which they are enrolled are temporarily closed pursuant to a policy proclaimed by the President or because of emergency conditions.

Law· SS. 2794 (93rd)open

A bill to amend chapter 36 of title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to continue making educational assistance and subsistence allowance payments to eligible veterans and eligible persons during periods when the educational institutions in which they are enrolled are temporarily closed pursuant to a policy proclaimed by the President or because of emergency conditions.

United States · United States Congress · 11 December 1973

Authorizes the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to continue making educational assistance and subsistence allowance payments to eligible veterans and eligible persons during periods when the educational institutions in which they are enrolled are temporarily closed pursuant to a policy proclaimed by the President or because of emergency conditions. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 1780(a))

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 853 (93rd)referred

Joint resolution expressing the concern of the United States about American servicemen missing in action in Vietnam.

United States · United States Congress · 11 December 1973

Expresses the support of Congress for the President in his efforts to secure the cooperation of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam and the Provisional Revolutionary Government in accounting for the thirteen hundred men listed as missing in action in Southeast Asis and the exhumation and repatriation of our dead.

Bill· SS. 2789 (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 · 7 December 1973

Increases the rates of educational assistance allowances to eligible veterans. Provides, in addition to such allowances, for the payment of tuition, the extension of educational assistance entitlement, acceleration of educational assistance allowances, and expansion of the work-study program. Establishes a Vietnam Era Veterans Communication Center to: (1) evaluate the effectiveness of veterans outreach services programs; (2) make recommendations to the President and Congress for establishing new, and improving existing, procedures for informing Vietnam era veterans of all benefits and services to which they may be entitled; (3) coordinate all Federal programs pertaining to veterans of the Vietnam era; and (4) promote efforts for job employment opportunities for veterans. Creates the Vietnam Era Veterans Advisory Committee to consult with the Communication Center regarding all matters pertaining to the duties of the Center.

Bill· SS. 2786 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend chapter 34 of title 38, United States Code, to increase from thirty-six to forty-eight months the maximum period of educational assistance to which an eligible veteran may become entitled under such chapter, and to extend from eight to fifteen years the period within which an eligible veteran must complete his program of education under such chapter after his discharge from military service.

United States · United States Congress · 6 December 1973

Increases from thirty-six to forty-eight months the maximum period of educational assistance to which an eligible veteran may become entitled. Extends from eight to fifteen years the period within which an eligible veteran must complete his program of education under such chapter after his discharge from military service. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 1661, 1662)

Bill· SS. 2784 (93rd)passed

Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act

United States · United States Congress · 6 December 1973

Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act - Title I: Vocational Rehabilitation and Educational Assistance Rate Adjustments - Increases the base figures for vocational rehabilitation and Educational assistance by eight per cent. Adjusts three-quarter and half-time rates to provide the same proportion as the amount of training taken. Provides increases for trainees pursuing farm-cooperative apprentice programs or other on the jobe training. Provides that veterans of the Vietnam era rated 10 per cent disabled or greater shall automatically be entitled to vocational rehabilitation benefits. Title II: Educational Assistance Program Adjustments - Extends the current 8-year delimiting date for veterans to complete their programs of education to 10 years. Excludes in computing the delimiting date for those veterans and civilians held as prisoners of war in the Vietnam theater of operations, the period of time which they were detained plus any period of time which they were hospitalized immediately subsequent to their release. Provides those recently discharged from military service up to 6 months of educational assistance to pursue refresher training to update knowledge, skills, and technological advances occurring in their fields of employment during their period of active military service. Provides cost-of-living increases for veterans or eligible persons enrolled in apprenticeship or other on-the-job training. Title III: Veterans' Education Loan Program - Establishes a veterans' education loan program. Prescribes the eligibility requirements, the amount and conditions, and interest rate of such loans. Requires that a fee shall be collected from each veteran obtaining a loan for the purpose of insuring against defaults on such loans. Title IV: Veterans, Wives, and Widows Employment Assistance and Preference and Veterans' Reemployment Rights - Extends job counseling, training, and placement services for veterans to include among those eligible to receive services, widows of veterans who have died of service-connected causes and wives of totally disabled veterans. Directs the Administrator of Veterans in consultation with the Secretary of Labor and the Civil Service Commission to establish an affirmative action plan for every Federal department and agency for the preferential employment of disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era. Extends reemployment rights to those who were employed by State or local governments prior to entering the service.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 846 (93rd)referred

Joint resolution authorizing increased production of petroleum from the Elk Hills Naval Petroleum Reserve for national defense purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 6 December 1973

Authorizes increased production of petroleum from the Elk Hills Naval Petroleum Reserve at a rate to help insure that the needs of national defense are met, but not to exceed the maximum efficient rate in accordance with sound engineering and economic principles. Authorizes the Secretary of the Navy to dispose of the production herein authorized by means of sales effected by competitive bid. Provides that full and equal opportunity for acquisition of the oil shall be accorded to all interested companies, including major and independent oil refineries alike. Establishes the Naval Petroleum Reserve Account. States that funds in the Account shall be available for the expenses of: (1) production, including preparation for production, as authorized by this resolution and as may hereafter be authorized; (2) all capital costs necessary for facilities both within and outside the reserve incident to production and delivery of crude petroleum; and (3) exploration, prospecting, conservation, development, use, and operation of the naval petroleum and oil shale reserves.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 847 (93rd)referred

Joint resolution authorizing increased production of petroleum from the Elk Hills Naval Petroleum Reserve for national defense purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 6 December 1973

Authorizes increased production of petroleum from the Elk Hills Naval Petroleum Reserve at a rate to help insure that the needs of national defense are met, but not to exceed the maximum efficient rate in accordance with sound engineering and economic principles. Authorizes the Secretary of the Navy to dispose of the production herein authorized by means of sales effected by competitive bid. Provides that full and equal opportunity for acquisition of the oil shall be accorded to all interested companies, including major and independent oil refineries alike. Establishes the Naval Petroleum Reserve Account. States that funds in the Account shall be available for the expenses of: (1) production, including preparation for production, as authorized by this resolution and as may hereafter be authorized; (2) all capital costs necessary for facilities both within and outside the reserve incident to production and delivery of crude petroleum; and (3) exploration, prospecting, conservation, development, use, and operation of the naval petroleum and oil shale reserves.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 845 (93rd)referred

Joint resolution authorizing increased production of petroleum from the Elk Hills Naval Petroleum Reserve for national defense purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 6 December 1973

Authorizes increased production of petroleum from the Elk Hills Naval Petroleum Reserve at a rate to help insure that the needs of national defense are met, but not to exceed the maximum efficient rate in accordance with sound engineering and economic principles. Authorizes the Secretary of the Navy to dispose of the production herein authorized by means of sales effected by competitive bid. Provides that full and equal opportunity for acquisition of the oil shall be accorded to all interested companies, including major and independent oil refineries alike. Establishes the Naval Petroleum Reserve Account. States that funds in the Account shall be available for the expenses of: (1) production, including preparation for production, as authorized by this resolution and as may hereafter be authorized; (2) all capital costs necessary for facilities both within and outside the reserve incident to production and delivery of crude petroleum; and (3) exploration, prospecting, conservation, development, use, and operation of the naval petroleum and oil shale reserves.

Law· SS. 2770 (93rd)open

A bill to amend chapter 5 of title 37, United States Code, to revise the special pay structure relating to medical officers of the uniformed services.

United States · United States Congress · 4 December 1973

Provides that an officer of the Army or Navy in the Medical Corps who is designated as a medical officer of the Public Health Service, who is on active duty for a period of at least one year is entitled, in addition to any other pay or allowances, to special pay at the following rates: (1) $100 a month for each month of active duty if he has not completed two years of active duty in a category named above; or (2) $350 a month for each month of active duty if he has completed two years of active duty. Provides special pay for Army, Navy, Air Force, and Public Health dental officer. Provides for special pay for officers of the Armed Forces in health professions who execute active duty agreements. States that upon acceptance of such agreement by the Secretary concerned such officer is entitled to an amount not to exceed $15,000 for each year of the active duty agreement. Provides that such officer must be qualified in a critical health profession and qualified, as determined by a board composed of officers in his profession, to enter into such an agreement. Requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a written report each year to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives regarding the operation of this program.

Law· SS. 2771 (93rd)open

Armed Forces Enlisted Personnel Bonus Revision Act of 1974

United States · United States Congress · 4 December 1973

Armed Forces Enlisted Personnel Bonus Revision Act - Provides that a member of a uniformed service who: (1) has completed at least twenty-one months of continuous active duty (other than for training) but not more than ten years of active duty; (2) is designated as having a critical military skill; (3) is not receiving special pay; and (4) reenlists or voluntarily extends his enlistment in a regular component of the service concerned for a period of at least three years; may be paid a bonus, not to exceed six months of the basic pay to which he was entitled at the time of his discharge or release, multiplied by the number of years, or the monthly fractions thereof, of additional obligated services, not to exceed six years, or $15,000, whichever is the lesser amount. Provides that, a person who enlists in an armed force for a period of at least three years in a skill designated as critical, or who extends his initial period of active duty to a total of at least three years in a skill designated as critical, may be paid a bonus in an amount prescribed by the appropriate Secretary, but not more than $3,000. (Amends 37 U.S.C. 308)

Bill· SS. 2773 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the opportunity of nurses and medical specialists for appointment and promotion in the Regular Army or Regular Air Force, and authorize their retention beyond the mandatory retirement age.

United States · United States Congress · 4 December 1973

Provides that original appointments in the Regular Army may be made in the grades of second lieutenant through colonel in the Army Corps or Army Medical Specialist Corps from qualified persons who have not passed their thirtieth birthday. Permits the maximum age to be increased by the period credited to an appointee for the purpose of determining grade, seniority or eligibility for promotion. (Amends 10 U.S.C. 3291)

Bill· HRH.R. 11765 (93rd)referred

Veterans' Comprehensive Education Act

United States · United States Congress · 4 December 1973

Veterans Comprehensive Education Act - States that in the case of an eligible veteran who is pursuing a program of education on a half-time or more basis, other than a program exclusively by correspondence or a program of flight training, the Administrator of the Veteran's Administration shall pay directly to the educational institution on behalf of such veteran the customary cost of tuition (including such laboratory, library, or other similar fees as are customarily charged, as well as the costs of books, supplies, equipment, and other necessary expenses, excluding board, lodging, other living expenses, and travel) which similarly circumstanced nonveterans enrolled in the same courses are required to pay. Provides that in no event shall the payment authorized by this Act exceed $4,000 for an ordinary school year. States that the amendments made by this Act shall become effective on the first day of the second calander month following the month in which this Act is enacted.

Bill· HRH.R. 11779 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code in order to increase the rates of veterans' educational assistance, to provide that automatic cost-of-living adjustments be made to such rates, and to otherwise improve the educational assistance program.

United States · United States Congress · 4 December 1973

Increases the rates of veterans' educational assistance and lengthens the period of eligibility. Provides that automatic cost-of-living increases of veterans' educational assistance allowances be made whenever it is determined that the Consumer Price Index has risen 3 per centum or more. Revises the aggregate period for which any person may receive educational assistance under two or more separate programs of this Act. Revises the disability criteria for eligibility for vocational rehabilitation by the Veterans' Administration.

Bill· HRH.R. 11764 (93rd)referred

A bill to provide that institutions of higher education which have withdrawn from the ROTC program are not disqualified, solely because of such withdrawal, from providing education and training to members of the Armed Forces and employees of the military department.

United States · United States Congress · 4 December 1973

Directs the Secretary of Defense to take such action as may be necessary to insure that no college or university shall be disqualified as an institution where members of the Armed Forces or employees of the military department may receive education and training solely because such college or university has withdrawn from the Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program.

Bill· HRH.R. 11745 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide that commissioned officers of the Army in regular grades below major may be involuntarily discharged whenever there is a reduction in force.

United States · United States Congress · 3 December 1973

Provides that under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Army, whenever there is a reduction in the actual personnel strength of the Army, a commissioned officer in a regular grade below major may be discharged, without his consent, if that discharge accords with the recommendation of a board of officers appointed by an authority designated by the Secretary to determine the officers to be continued on active duty. Provides that a regular officer who is within two years of becoming eligible for retired pay may not be involuntarily discharged under this section before he becomes eligible for that pay, unless his discharge is approved by the Secretary. States that this Act expires two years after that date of enactment.

Bill· HRH.R. 11702 (93rd)referred

A bill to authorize recomputation at age 60 of the retired pay of members and former members of the uniformed services who 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 · 30 November 1973

Provides that, notwithstanding any other provision of law, a member or former member of a uniformed service who is 60 years of age or older on the date of enactment of this Act or becomes 60 years of age after such date and who is entitled to retired or retainer pay is entitled to retired pay for a 30 percent physical disability, is entitled to have that retired or retainer pay recomputed under the rates of basic pay in effect on January 1, 1972.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 838 (93rd)referred

Joint resolution authorizing increased production of petroleum from the Elk Hills Naval Petroleum Reserve for national defense purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 30 November 1973

Authorizes increased production of petroleum from the Elk Hills Naval Petroleum Reserve at a rate to help insure that the needs of national defense are met, but not to exceed the maximum efficient rate in accordance with sound engineering and economic principles. Authorizes the Secretary of the Navy to dispose of the production herein authorized by means of sales effected by competitive bid. Provides that full and equal opportunity for acquisition of the oil shall be accorded to all interested companies, including major and independent oil refineries alike. Establishes the Naval Petroleum Reserve Account. States that funds in the Account shall be available for the expenses of: (1) production, including preparation for production, as authorized by this resolution and as may hereafter be authorized; (2) all capital costs necessary for facilities both within and outside the reserve incident to production and delivery of crude petroleum; and (3) exploration, prospecting, conservation, development, use, and operation of the naval petroleum and oil shale reserves.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 839 (93rd)referred

Joint resolution authorizing increased production of petroleum from the Elk Hills Naval Petroleum Reserve for national defense purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 30 November 1973

Authorizes increased production of petroleum from the Elk Hills Naval Petroleum Reserve at a rate to help insure that the needs of national defense are met, but not to exceed the maximum efficient rate in accordance with sound engineering and economic principles. Authorizes the Secretary of the Navy to dispose of the production herein authorized by means of sales effected by competitive bid. Provides that full and equal opportunity for acquisition of the oil shall be accorded to all interested companies, including major and independent oil refineries alike. Establishes the Naval Petroleum Reserve Account. States that funds in the Account shall be available for the expenses of: (1) production, including preparation for production, as authorized by this resolution and as may hereafter be authorized; (2) all capital costs necessary for facilities both within and outside the reserve incident to production and delivery of crude petroleum; and (3) exploration, prospecting, conservation, development, use, and operation of the naval petroleum and oil shale reserves.

Bill· HRH.R. 11681 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend chapter 34 of title 38, United States Code, to authorize additional payments to eligible veterans to partially defray the cost of tuition.

United States · United States Congress · 29 November 1973

Authorizes payment to each veteran of an additional educational assistance allowance in an amount representing the cost of his tuition which exceeds $419 for an ordinary school year, but in no event shall such payment exceed $600 for an ordinary school year.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 834 (93rd)referred

A joint resolution authorizing increased production of petroleum from the Elk Hills Naval Petroleum Reserve for national defense purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 29 November 1973

Authorizes increased production of petroleum from the Elk Hills Naval Petroleum Reserve at a rate to help insure that the needs of national defense are met, but not to exceed the maximum efficient rate in accordance with sound engineering and economic principles. Authorizes the Secretary of the Navy to dispose of the production herein authorized by means of sales effected by competitive bid. Provides that full and equal opportunity for acquisition of the oil shall be accorded to all interested companies, including major and independent oil refineries alike. Establishes the Naval Petroleum Reserve Account. States that funds in the Account shall be available for the expenses of: (1) production, including preparation for production, as authorized by this resolution and as may hereafter be authorized; (2) all capital costs necessary for facilities both within and outside the reserve incident to production and delivery of crude petroleum; and (3) exploration, prospecting, conservation, development, use, and operation of the naval petroleum and oil shale reserves.

Law· HRH.R. 11575 (93rd)open

Department of Defense Appropriation Act, 1974

United States · United States Congress · 27 November 1973

Department of Defense Appropriations Act - Makes appropriations for the Defense Department for fiscal 1974. Limits to $1,126,000,000 the amount available to support Vietnamese and other free world forces in support of Vietnamese forces and local forces in Laos. Prohibits such funds from being used to support Vietnamese or other free world forces in actions designed to provide military support and assistance to Cambodia or Laos. Provides that none of the funds shall be used to finance U.S. combat activities in, over, or from off the shores of North Vietnam, South Vietnam, Laos, or Cambodia.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 832 (93rd)referred

Joint resolution authorizing increased production of petroleum from the Elk Hills Naval Petroleum Reserve for national defense purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 27 November 1973

Authorizes increased production of petroleum from the Elk Hills Naval Petroleum Reserve at a rate to help insure that the needs of national defense are met, but not to exceed the maximum efficient rate in accordance with sound engineering and economic principles. Authorizes the Secretary of the Navy to dispose of the production herein authorized by means of sales effected by competitive bid. Provides that full and equal opportunity for acquisition of the oil shall be accorded to all interested companies, including major and independent oil refineries alike. Establishes the Naval Petroleum Reserve Account. States that funds in the Account shall be available for the expenses of: (1) production, including preparation for production, as authorized by this resolution and as may hereafter be authorized; (2) all capital costs necessary for facilities both within and outside the reserve incident to production and delivery of crude petroleum; and (3) exploration, prospecting, conservation, development, use, and operation of the naval petroleum and oil shale reserves.

Bill· SS. 2732 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend title 10 of the United States Code to provide that educational institutions receive a reimbursement for each student commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program at the institutions.

United States · United States Congress · 20 November 1973

Provides that educational institutions shall receive a reimbursement of $500 for each student commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program at the institutions. (Adds 10 U.S.C. 2112)

Bill· SS. 2720 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to require certain Presidential certifications of need for the allocation of petroleum products to the Department of Defense.

United States · United States Congress · 16 November 1973

Requires, under the Defense Production Act, the President to certify the need for allocations of petroleum products to the Department of Defense when a quantity of petroleum products is in excess of that which is allocated to the Department of Defense under the Economic Stabilization Act of 1970 or under any other program for the allocation of petroleum products. Requires the President to certify: (1) that such excess quantity is absolutely essential for the security of the United States; (2) that the need for such excess quantity cannot be alleviated by the postponement or modification of training or testing programs being carried out by the Department of Defense; and (3) that no other source of supply normally available to the Department of Defense, including existing supplies maintained by the Department, is available to meet the need for such excess quantity."

Law· SS. 2714 (93rd)open

An original bill to amend section 291(b) of the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement Act of 1964 for Certain Employees, relating to cost-of-living increase, and to increase the pay and allowances of certain officers of the Armed Forces whose pay and allowances are not subject to adjustment to reflect changes in the Consumer Price index.

United States · United States Congress · 15 November 1973

Provides cost-of-living increases under the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement Act of 1964 for Certain Employees. Increases the pay and allowances of specified officers of the Armed Forces whose pay and allowances are not subject to adjustment to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index.

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