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Bill· SS. 2182 (96th)referred

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to deny eligibility for benefits available under such title to certain former members of the armed services who fail to complete at least 18 months of their initial period of obligated service.

United States · United States Congress · 20 December 1979

Redefines "veteran" for veterans' benefits purposes to mean an individual who: (1) served in, and was not dishonorably discharged from, the active armed services prior to January 1, 1981; or (2) entered active military service on or after January 1, 1981, and (a) completed at least 18 months of service and was not dishonorably discharged, (b) was granted a hardship discharge, or (c) was granted a disability discharge. Redefines "eligible veteran" for post-Vietnam era educational assistance to include individuals who: (1) entered military service on or after January 1, 1977, but before January 1, 1981, having previously served 180 days or less, subsequently served at least 180 days of active service, and was not dishonorably discharged; (2) entered military service on or after January 1 1981, served at least 18 months of active service, and was not dishonorably discharged; (3) entered military service on or after January 1, 1981, having previously served either less than 180 days prior to 1981 or less than 18 months after such date, subsequently served at least 18 months, and was not dishonorably discharged; or (4) entered military service on or after January 1, 1977, having previously served 180 days or less, and was granted a disability discharged.

Bill· SS. 2170 (96th)referred

Center for Defense Services Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 December 1979

Center for Defense Services Act - Declares the policy of Congress to aid State and local efforts to promote the fair administration of criminal justice in State court proceedings and the uniform provision of defense services to individuals unable to afford counsel. Establishes in the District of Columbia the Center for Defense Services as a private nonmembership nonprofit corporation. Grants the Center the authority to: (1) make grants and contracts to programs to provide defense services to eligible clients which substantially comply with nationally recognized standards; (2) provide research and technical assistance, and make grants or contracts for demonstration projects to further the purposes of this Act; (3) provide for the review, monitoring, and evaluation of the provision of defense services, whether or not furnished by a recipient of funds from the Center; and (4) make other grants or contracts to carry out the purposes of this Act. Directs the Center to promulgate regulations and guidelines to carry out this Act, including provision for substantial participation and advice from eligible clients in the decisionmaking process of defense services programs receiving assistance. Sets forth requirements with respect to grants and contracts made by the Center, such as the authority to require matching funds and a requirement that recipients of funds keep records. Requires the accounts of the Center to be audited annually and the report of the annual audit to be filed with the General Accounting Office.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 320 (96th)referred

A resolution supporting the modernization of NATO.

United States · United States Congress · 20 December 1979

Supports the decision by the United States and its allies in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to: (1) deploy new intermediate-range theater nuclear systems in Europe; and (2) undertake efforts in arms control.

Bill· HRH.R. 6181 (96th)referred

Veterans Administration Adjudication Procedure and Judicial Review Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 December 1979

Veterans Administration Adjudication Procedure and Judicial Review Act - Title I: Adjudication Procedures - Codifies, for Veterans Administration (VA) adjudication purposes, the burden of proof and reasonable doubt standard currently provided for by VA regulation. States that a claimant has the burden of submitting sufficient evidence to justify his or her claim, and that if an approximate balance of positive and negative evidence exists regarding the merits of a claim, the VA is to resolve such doubt in favor of the claimant. Stipulates that VA subpoenas may be served either by personal delivery or by registered or certified mail. Increases the size of the Board of Veterans' Appeals from 50 to 65 members. Requires the Chairman of such Board to submit an annual report to the appropriate congressional committees concerning the Board's current handling of cases and projections for the subsequent fiscal year. Requires the Board: (1) to provide notice to a claimant and an opportunity for a hearing before a decision may be based on "additional official information" received after a Board decision has previously been made; (2) provide the claimant with an opportunity for a hearing; and (3) make its decision exclusively on evidence and material of record in the proceeding. Removes the requirement that new material sufficient to allow the Board to reopen a previously disallowed claim be in the form of official reports. Provides that the Board's discretionary authority to reopen a claim will not be diminished by a judicial decision following an appeal as provided for by this Act. Requires the Board to mail to the claimant notice of its decision and the reasons for such decision. Provides that, upon the request of a claimant, the Board shall provide an independent advisory medical opinion when there exists substantial medical disagreements with respect to a material issue in a veterans' appeal. Sets forth new procedural rules for adjudication hearings regarding: (1) oaths, affirmations, and witness examination; (2) admissibility of evidence; (3) procedural rights of claimants; (4) disqualification of a hearing officer; (5) the record of the proceedings and the claimants' right to examine and obtain a copy of such record; and (6) the exclusivity of veterans' adjudication procedures and rights prescribed by the Administrator. Requires the Administrator to provide at each stage of the appeal proceedings written notice to a claimant of procedural rights and procedures. Directs the Administrator to conduct a study of two alternate claims resolution methods, one a new intermediate-level adjudication process, the other an enhanced schedule of formal Appeals Board hearings. Title II: Veterans' Administration Rule Making - Includes the VA's rulemaking procedures under the relevant provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act. Title III: Judicial Review - Provides for judicial review of VA decisions in the Federal court system. States, with regard to jurisdiction: (1) that judicial review of a final decision in a claim for benefits may be obtained in a civil action brought within 180 days of the Board's mailing of notice of its decision, and that such action shall be brought in Federal district court; (2) that in cases not directly involving a claim for benefits a civil action otherwise authorized by law shall not be precluded; (3) the definition of final decision; (4) that the judicial review procedures established under this Act shall not apply to insurance and home loans; (5) that the VA shall file the various materials constituting the record in a case together with its answer to the claimant's complaint; and (6) that the court render a decision on the pleadings. States, with regard to the reviewing court's scope of review, that such court: (1) decide questions of law and interpret constitutional, statutory, and regulatory provisions, but that questions of fact (unless unsupported by substantial evidence) will not be subject to a trial de novo; and (2) in reviewing a final decision of the VA which is adverse to a party solely because such party failed to comply with VA procedures, such court may only review questions concerning such procedures. Sets out provisions regarding remand, survival of actions, and appellate review. Title IV: Attorneys' Fees - Authorizes the Administrator to allow attorneys' fees above the present $10 maximum if the appealing party's claim is allowed by the VA after an initial denial. States that such fee shall be the lesser of: (1) the fee agreed upon by the party and attorney; (2) $500, unless the Administrator approves a greater amount; or (3) if the party and attorney have entered into a contingent-fee agreement, not more than 25 percent of the total of any past-due benefits' awarded on the basis of such party's claim. Provides for the approval of attorneys' fees, in successful veterans' claims brought before court, as provided for under this Act. Stipulates that such fees shall be determined by such court, and in contingent-fee agreements such fees shall not exceed 25 percent of the total of any past-due benefits awarded on the basis of such claim. Authorizes attorneys' fees of up to $750 in certain unsuccessful veterans' claims. Prohibits the VA from authorizing payment to a claimant's attorney based on past-due benefits unless such benefits are owed as of the date of the VA's or a court's award. Establishes procedures for the review of the VA's or a court's approval of attorneys' fees. States that in the case of a benefits claim resolved before the VA, either the claimant or the attorney may challenge the award in the Federal district court in which the claimant resides or has his principal place of business within 30 days after notice of the attorneys' award. States that in the case of such a claim resolved in court, either the claimant or the attorney may challenge the award in such court within 30 days after such award. Provides that all parties be given notice. Stipulates that such provisions regarding attorneys' fees shall only apply to claims for benefits under the laws administered by the VA and shall not apply in cases in which the VA is the plaintiff or in which other attorneys' fees statutes are otherwise controlling. Title V: Effective Dates - States that this Act shall become effective 180 days after enactment. Permits review of Board of Veterans' Appeals rendered on or after January 1, 1977, and prior to the effective date of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 6165 (96th)referred

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to allow certain veterans with active duty service prior to January 1, 1977, to participate in the contributory educational assistance program under chapter 32 of such title.

United States · United States Congress · 18 December 1979

Includes within the definition of "eligible veteran" for purposes of post-Vietnam era educational assistance those veterans who entered military service on or after January 1, 1977, after having previously served 180 days or less and were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable.

Bill· HRH.R. 6168 (96th)referred

Veterans Education Amendments of 1980

United States · United States Congress · 18 December 1979

Veterans' Education Amendments of 1980 - Increases the rates of educational benefits and allowances for eligible veterans and their survivors and dependents in the following areas: (1) subsistence allowance while pursuing vocational rehabilitation training; (2) educational assistance allowance; (3) special supplemental assistance for post-secondary courses of education; (4) special training allowance; (5) correspondence course allowance; (6) apprenticeship or other on-job training allowance; (7) educational loans; (8) flight training allowance; and (9) agricultural course allowance.

Bill· HRH.R. 6153 (96th)referred

Veterans Administration Physicians and Dentists Pay Comparability Act of 1980

United States · United States Congress · 14 December 1979

Veterans' Administration Physicians and Dentists Pay Comparability Act of 1980 - Amends the Veterans' Administration Physician and Dentist Pay Comparability Act of 1975 to repeal the September 30, 1981, as is on special pay agreements. Exempts health-care personnel of the Veterans' Administration's Department of Medicine and Surgery from specified government organization and employees provisions. Authorizes the appointment of part-time personnel without regard to specified part-time government workers provisions. Increases special pay for physicians and dentists. Revises related incentive special pay provisions for full and part-time physicians and dentists. Provides that dentists or physicians with a least 15 years' full-time service with the Veterans' Administration's Department of Medicine and Surgery shall be credited with four years of additional service (plus additional time for post-graduate training) for civil service annuity purposes.

Bill· HRH.R. 6146 (96th)referred

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to provide headstones and markers for certain close relatives of veterans if such relatives are buried in State veterans' cemeteries.

United States · United States Congress · 14 December 1979

Directs the Administrator of Veterans Affairs to provide, upon request, headstones and markers for specified family members of veterans if such family members are buried in State veterans' cemeteries.

Bill· SS. 2127 (96th)referred

A bill to amend section 2031 of title 10, United States Code, to reduce the minimum number of students that must be in a Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps unit, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 13 December 1979

Revises Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps minimum enrollment provisions to require: (1) at least 50 enrollees at an institution of 1000 or more; or (2) at least five percent enrollees at smaller institution. Provides that such enrollees may be United States nationals (presently must be citizens). Authorizes the Secretary of the military department concerned to temporarily waive such requirements if an institution falls below the minimum enrollment requirements.

Bill· HRH.R. 6114 (96th)referred

A bill to authorize pursuit by an eligible veteran of flight training outside of a state under limited circumstances, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 12 December 1979

Authorizes an eligible veteran to pursue a course of flight training outside of a State where: (1) such facilities necessary for part of such training are not available in a particular State; (2) out-of-state training facilities have Federal approval; and (3) such training has the approval of the Administrator of Veterans Affairs.

Bill· HRH.R. 6097 (96th)referred

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to establish a nutritionally adequate, consumer-acceptable ration for the Armed Forces, to authorize the issuance and sale of rations, to prescribe special rations, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 11 December 1979

States that enlisted members of the armed forces are entitled to a daily ration of nutritionally adequate, consumer-acceptable food. Directs the Secretary of Defense to prescribe the components and quantities of such ration, and to periodically review it to reflect changes in food service technology, nutritional knowledge and requirements, and food preference of the enlistees. Provides for: (1) ration adjustments; and (2) ration sales to enlisted members, officers, and civilians. Repeals provisions concerning: (1) Presidential authority for prescribing Army and Air Force rations; (2) commissioned officers in the field buying rations; (3) disposition of a deceased's member's personal effects; (4) money for commuted rations; and (5) flight rations.

Bill· HRH.R. 6092 (96th)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to allow members of the Armed Forces who are stationed overseas without their families a deduction for travel expenses back to the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 11 December 1979

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a member of the Armed Forces who is permanently stationed outside the United States and who is single or whose spouse and dependents do not reside at such member's permanent duty station a deduction from gross income for the cost of travel between such duty station and the member's residence in the United States. Limits such member to one round trip during each continuous period during which such member has the same permanent duty station.

Bill· HRH.R. 6084 (96th)referred

Intelligence Identities Protection Act

United States · United States Congress · 11 December 1979

Intelligence Identities Protection Act - Amends the National Security Act of 1947 by adding a new title V: Protection of Certain National Security Information. Establishes a maximum criminal penalty of ten years' imprisonment and/or a $50,000 fine for anyone who, having had authorized access to classified information, intentionally discloses to any individual not authorized to receive classified information any information that identifies an individual as an employee of an intelligence agency or as an agent, informant, or source of assistance to an intelligence agency, where the actor knows or has reason to know that the information so identifies such individual and that the United States is taking affirmative measures to conceal such individual's intelligence relationship to the United States. Establishes a maximum criminal penalty of one year imprisonment and/or a $5,000 fine for anyone who with intent to impair the foreign intelligence activities of the U.S. discloses such information with such knowledge. Makes it a defense to such crimes that before the commission of the offense the United States had publicly acknowledged or revealed the intelligence relationship of the individual to the United States. Stipulates that it shall not be an offense to transmit such information directly to the congressional intelligence committees.

Bill· HRH.R. 6076 (96th)referred

Total Force Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 December 1979

Total Force Act - Title I: Amendments to Title 10, United States Code - Revises the structure and purpose of the reserve components of the armed forces. Declares that it is the intent of Congress that the Reserves shall be an equal element in a partnership with the active components of the armed forces. Requires the Chiefs of Reserve, and the Chief, National Guard Bureau, to establish a career program for personnel whom they designate as being essential to properly support their component's mission. Declares that the paid drill strength of the Selected Reserves shall be authorized annually by Congress. Sets forth minimum authorized strength levels for each of the Reserves. Authorizes additional drills, training periods, and active duty if necessary for the Ready Reserves to perform their mission. Requires the Chief, National Guard Bureau, and the Chiefs of Reserve to report to Congress annually as to the impact of any short fall of supplies, services, and facilities. Prohibits the withdrawal of serviceable equipment from the Reserves or National Guard forces for transfer to the active forces for a period of more than 60 days without prior notification to Congress. Requires that such a withdrawal be accompanied by an impact statement from the Chief of Reserves or the Chief, National Guard Bureau. Abolishes the position of Assistant Secretary of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs. Establishes the positions of Assistant Secretary of the Army for Mobilization and Reserve Readiness who shall be responsible for supervising the Reserve and National Guard affairs of the Army and Assistant Secretary of the Army for Manpower who shall have overall supervision of the manpower of the Army. Makes the Office of Army Reserve the supervisory and operating agency for the Army Reserve and responsible for maintaining the integrity of the Army Reserve as a separate and distinct part of the structure of the Army. Increases the minimum size of the Marine Corps from three to four combat divisions and from three to four air wings. Stipulates that one combat division and one air wing shall be Reserve. Abolishes the position of Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs. Establishes the positions of Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Mobilization and Reserve Readiness to supervise the Naval Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve and Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower to supervise manpower within the Navy. Establishes an Office of Naval Reserve within the executive part of the Department of the Navy which shall be the principal supervisory and operating agency for the Naval Reserve and which shall be responsible for maintaining the integrity of the Naval Reserve as a separate and distinct part of the Navy. Establishes an Office of Marine Corps Reserve within the Navy which shall be the principal supervisory and operating agency for the Marine Corps Reserve and which shall be responsible for maintaining the integrity of the Marine Corps Reserve as a separate and distinct part of the Marine Corps. Abolishes the Naval Reserve Policy Board and the Marine Corps Reserve Policy Board and establishes the Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Forces Policy Committee which shall review and comment on major policy matters directly affecting the reserve components of the Navy and Marine Corps. Establishes a Subcommittee on Naval Reserve Policy and a Subcommittee on Marine Corps Reserve Policy. Stipulates that where a matter solely affects either the Marine Corps Reserve or the Naval Reserve only the appropriate subcommittee may consider the matter. Abolishes the position of Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs and establishes the position of Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Mobilization and Reserve Readiness who shall supervise the Reserve and National Guard affairs of the department. Makes the Office of Air Force Reserve the principal supervisory and operating agency for the Air Force Reserve and responsible for preserving the integrity of the Air Force Reserve as a separate and distinct part of the Air Force. Declares that the Chiefs of the Reserves shall be appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate and shall hold office for four years.

Bill· HRH.R. 6050 (96th)referred

Vietnam Veterans Act

United States · United States Congress · 6 December 1979

Vietnam Veterans Act - Title I: Employment - Provides for a program of career development, training, and related services for Vietnam-era veterans. Establishes the Office of Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans' Employment in place of the existing office of Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans' Employment. Title II: Health and Psychological Care - Establishes a presumption of service-connected disability for certain diseases arising in Vietnam-era veterans (and for birth defects in their children) exposed to agent orange. Authorizes specified mental health care for eligible Vietnam-era veterans at community health centers. Directs the Comptroller General to assign ombudsmen (from the General Accounting Office) at each Veterans' Administration hospital to investigate patient complaints. Title III: GI Bill Assistance - Extends the educational assistance delimiting period for certain Vietnam-era veterans. Eliminates the requirement of matching State funds for accelerated educational loan payments. Increases such maximum payment amounts. Title IV: Administrative Costs for State Home Loan Programs - Authorizes the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to pay the initial administrative expenses for a qualifying State veterans' home loan program. Title V: Commission to Study Veterans' Benefits - Establishes the Commission on Veterans' Benefits to perform a comprehensive study of the structure and administration of the laws relating to veterans' benefits. States that such Commission shall report its findings within 18 months to the President and the Congress, and cease to exist 30 days after such submission.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 299 (96th)referred

A resolution calling for a Senate examination of U.S. Defense and Foreign Policy.

United States · United States Congress · 4 December 1979

Requires the creation of a special Senate select committee to conduct a special examination and assessment of the United States foreign and defense policy objectives. Directs such committee to report to the Senate within six months on the status of the United States national security policy goals.

Bill· HRH.R. 5995 (96th)referred

Federal Pay Continuity Act

United States · United States Congress · 29 November 1979

Federal Pay Continuity Act - Defines the term "agency" for purposes of this Act to include: (1) an executive agency; (2) the judicial branch; (3) the Library of Congress; (4) the Government Printing Office; (5) the legislative branch; and (6) the District of Columbia government. Appropriates the funds necessary to pay agency employees and members of the uniformed services during any period when such funds are not available because the legislation making appropriations to the Government entity employing such individuals has not been enacted.

Bill· HRH.R. 5959 (96th)referred

A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to plan and construct recreation improvements on Quinsippi Island, Mississippi River, at Quincy, Illinois.

United States · United States Congress · 27 November 1979

Authorizes the Secretary of Army, through the Chief of Engineers, to plan and construct a recreation lake and other necessary improvements on Quinsippi Island in the Mississippi River, at Quincy, Illinois. Requires agreements with non-Federal interests concerning construction damages, provision of land, and maintenance, before construction may begin.

Bill· HRH.R. 5951 (96th)referred

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide an incentive for severely disabled veterans entitled to an aid and attendance allowance for non-service-connected disabilities to live outside of an institutional setting.

United States · United States Congress · 26 November 1979

Revises aid and attendance payments for certain disabled war veterans to provide a two-tiered schedule providing higher payments for veterans living independently from a nursing home or other full-time health care facility than for those veterans who are full-time patients at such facilities.

Bill· SS. 2020 (96th)referred

Armed Forces Earned Educational Assistance Act

United States · United States Congress · 16 November 1979

Armed Forces Earned Educational Assistance Act - Entitles any individual who enlists or reenlists for the first time in the armed forces for a period of two or more years and who possesses a critical military skill, as determined by the Secretary concerned, to specified educational benefits. Stipulates that such assistance may be for a period of up to 36 months of full time educational assistance. Directs the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs and the Secretary of Defense to submit to Congress a joint report containing their respective plans for implementing such program. Requires the Secretary of Defense to report to Congress semiannually on the operation of such program.

Bill· HRH.R. 5923 (96th)referred

A bill to amend the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 and the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require the Secretary of Energy or the Secretary of Defense to notify State legislatures whenever construction of a radioactive waste storage facility in a State is proposed and to permit a State legislature to disapprove of the use of any site within the jurisdiction of the State for radioactive waste storage.

United States · United States Congress · 16 November 1979

Amends the Energy Reorganization Act of the 1974 and the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require the Secretaries of Energy and Defense to notify State legislatures whenever construction of of a radioactive waste storage facility in a State is proposed, and to permit such State legislatures to disapprove of the use of any such site within the jurisdiction of such State. Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to prohibit the issuance of a permit or license for the construction of a radioactive waste disposal facility at a site in a State if the State legislature of such State has disapproved of the use of such site for that purpose. Prohibits the issuance of a license or permit to the Secretaries of Energy and Defense for the construction of a radioactive waste storage facility unless the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has complied with the notification requirements described above.

Bill· HRH.R. 5915 (96th)referred

Total Force Act

United States · United States Congress · 15 November 1979

Total Force Act - Title I: Amendments to Title 10, United States Code - Revises the structure and purpose of the Reserve components of the armed forces. Declares that it is the intent of Congress that the Reserves shall be an equal element in a partnership with the active components of the armed forces. Provides that Reserve or National Guard forces assigned to military commands shall be: (1) upon mobilization under the full operational command of the appropriate commander; or (2) when not mobilized under the command of its respective Reserve Chief or National Guard commander, except for affiliated units on active training duty. Establishes the position of Assistant Secretary of Defense for Mobilization and Reserve Readiness. Redesignates the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs as the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower. Requires that Congress be informed of any diversion of resources made available to each Chief of Reserves and to the Chief, National Guard Bureau. Extends the current weapons procurement reporting required of the Secretary of Defense to include procurement for the Reserve and National Guard forces. Makes the four Assistant Secretaries for Mobilization and Reserve Readiness (Defense, Army, Air Force, and Navy) established by this Act members of the current Reserve Forces Policy Board. Stipulates that the Board shall be the principal policy adviser to the Secretary of Defense on reserve affairs in conjunction with the Chiefs of Reserve and Chief, National Guard Bureau. Requires the Chiefs of Reserve, and Chief, National Guard Bureau to establish a career program for personnel whom they designate as being essential to properly support their component's mission. Allows command headquarters dealing primarily with the reserve components to have active component assignments, but requires approximately 40 percent of their membership to be Reserves. Stipulates that the paid drill strength of the Selected Reserves shall be authorized annually by Congress. Sets forth minimum authorized strength levels for each of the Reserves. Sets forth mandatory minimum training and active duty requirements for members of the Ready Reserve. Reduces the minimum enlistment period for reservists from six to three years. Requires that the Chiefs of Reserve and the Chief, National Guard Bureau be consulted and have input regarding procedures, policies, or actions which may effect their components. Increases the number of Selected Reserves which may be on active duty at any one time from 50,000 to 100,000. Requires the Secretaries of each of the military departments to make available to their reserve components, equipment, services, supplies, and facilities that are necessary to develop and maintain those components at a level comparable to their active component counterparts. Stipulates that exceptions to this requirement by the Secretary concerned may only be made with the prior approval of Congress. Prohibits the withdrawal of servicable equipment from the Reserves or National Guard forces for transfer to the active forces for a period of more than 60 days without prior notification to Congress. Requires that such a withdrawal be accompanied by an impact statement from the Chief of Reserves or the Chief, National Guard Bureau. Abolishes the position of Assistant Secretary of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs. Establishes the positions of Assistant Secretary of the Army for Mobilization and Reserve Readiness who shall be responsible for supervising the Reserve and National Guard affairs of the Army and Assistant Secretary of the Army for Manpower who shall have overall supervision of the manpower of the Army. Stipulates that the National Guard Bureau shall be the principal supervisory and general staff operating agency for National Guard affairs and shall be responsible for preserving the integrity of the unit and command structure of the Army and Air National Guards as separate and distinct parts of the structure of the Army and the Air Force. Stipulates that the Office of Army Reserve shall be the supervisory and operating agency for the Army Reserve as a separate and distinct part of the structure of the Army. Stipulates that Army reservists may be detailed to Army National Guard positions and that members of the Army National Guard may be assigned to Army Reserve positions. Increases the minimum size of the Marine Corps from three to four combat divisions and from three to four air wings. Stipulates that one combat division and one air wing shall be Reserve. Abolishes the position of Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs. Establishes the positions of Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Mobilization and Reserve Readiness to supervise the Naval Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve and Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower to supervise manpower within the Navy. Establishes an Office of Naval Reserve within the executive part of the Department of the Navy which shall be the principal supervisory and operating agency for the Naval Reserve and which shall be responsible for maintaining the integrity of the Naval Reserve as a separate and distinct part of the Navy. Establishes an Office of Marine Corps Reserve within the Navy which shall be the principal supervisory and operating agency for the Marine Corps Reserve and which shall be responsible for maintaining the integrity of the Marine Corps Reserve as a separate and distinct part of the Marine Corps. Abolishes the Naval Reserve Policy Board and the Marine Corps Reserve Policy Board and establishes the Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Forces Policy Committee which shall review and comment on major policy matters directly affecting the reserve components of the Navy and Marine Corps. Establishes a Subcommittee on Naval Reserve Policy and a Subcommittee on Marine Corps Reserve Policy. Stipulates that where a matter solely affects either the Marine Corps Reserve or the Naval Reserve only the appropriate subcommittee may consider the matter. Abolishes the position of Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs and establishes the positions of Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Mobilization and Reserve Readiness who shall supervise the Reserve and National Guard affairs of the department. Stipulates that the Office of Air Force Reserve shall be the principal supervisory and operating agency for the Air Force Reserve and shall be responsible for preserving the integrity of the Air Force Reserve as a separate and distinct part of the Air Force. Stipulates that the Chief of the Reserves shall be appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. Title II: Amendments to Title 14, United States Code - Establishes within the Department of Transportation an Office of Coast Guard Reserve which shall be the principal supervisory and operating agency for the Coast Guard Reserve and which shall be responsible for maintaining the integrity of the Coast Guard Reserve as a separate and distinct part of the Coast Guard. Stipulates that the Chief, Coast Guard Reserve shall be appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate and shall hold office for four years. Establishes a Coast Guard Reserve Forces Policy Committee in the Office of the Secretary of Transportation which shall review and comment upon major policy matters directly affecting the reserve components of the Coast Guard. Title III: Amendments to Title 32, United States Code - Requires that, before Federal benefits may be denied a State's National Guard for failing to comply with or enforce regulations or requirements contained in title 32, USC (National Guard), the Secretary concerned shall report such proposed action to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives. Stipulates that such proposed action shall take effect unless either committee reports a resolution rejecting such such proposed action shall take effect unless such resolution is adopted by the House of Representatives or the Senate.

Bill· SS. 1989 (96th)referred

Military Manpower Study Act of 1979

United States · United States Congress · 8 November 1979

Military Manpower Study Act of 1979 - Directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a comprehensive study of the immediate and long-term military manpower needs. Establishes the National Commission on Military Manpower Needs to conduct a similar study.

Bill· HRH.R. 5822 (96th)referred

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to repeal the requirement that before a member of the Standby Reserve may be involuntarily ordered to active duty in time of war or national emergency the Director of Selective Service must determine that the member is available for active duty.

United States · United States Congress · 7 November 1979

Eliminates the requirement that before a member of the Standby Reserve may be involuntarily ordered to active-duty in time of war or national emergency, the Director of Selective Service must determine that the member is available for active-duty.

Law· HRH.R. 5766 (96th)open

An act to authorize additional Reserve Officers' Training Corps scholarships for the Army, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to provide that cadets awarded such scholarships may serve their obligated period of service in the Army Reserve or Army National Guard of the United States, to authorize the Secretary concerned to require an individual furnished post-secondary education by an Armed Force to reimburse the United States for the cost of such education in the event such individual fails to comply with such individual's active-duty obligation, to provide that certain full-time training duty of members of the National Guard shall be considered as active duty for training in Federal service for certain purposes, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 31 October 1979

Provides an alternative eight-year (unless otherwise extended) term of service in the Reserve as one of the requirements for a Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (R.O.T.C.) scholarship. Stipulates that such service may include periods of active duty, active duty for training, and other active or inactive service. Increases the maximum number of such scholarship recipients in the Army program from 6,500 to 12,000. Authorizes additional scholarships to be awarded to eligible students at a military junior college. Defines "military junior college" as a civilian postsecondary educational institution essentially military in nature that does not confer baccalaureate degrees and that meets other requirements as may be prescribed by the Secretary of the Army. Establishes eligibility criteria for such scholarship recipients, including: (1) United States citizenship; (2) enlistment in an Army Reserve unit; and (3) service as a commissioned officer in the Army Reserve or the National Guard for at least eight years. Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to order a scholarship recipient who does not complete the course of instruction, or who refuses to accept a commission upon completion of instruction, to serve on active duty for up to four years. Authorizes the Secretary to delay the commencement of such Reserve service until completion of a graduate or undergraduate degree.

Law· HRH.R. 5748 (96th)open

A bill to amend title 32, United States Code, to modify the system of accountability and responsibility for property of the United States issued to the National Guard.

United States · United States Congress · 31 October 1979

Directs the Secretary of the Army, with respect to the Army National Guard, and the Secretary of the Air Force, with respect to the Air National Guard, to prescribe regulations for the accounting of property issued to the Guard and the fixing of responsibility for that property. Provides that individual members of the Guard may be held liable for lost, damaged, or destroyed property if under similar circumstances active service personnel would be so liable. Stipulates that such liability shall be taken out of pay unless cancelled by the respective Secretary. Provides that a State, or territory (including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Canal Zone) may be held liable for property lost, damaged, or destroyed incident to such jurisdictions' authorized use. Stipulates that such liability shall be paid from non-Federal funds.

Bill· HRH.R. 5753 (96th)referred

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide that certain full-time training duty of members of the National Guard shall be considered as active duty for training in Federal service for the purpose of laws providing benefits for members of the National Guard and their dependents and beneficiaries.

United States · United States Congress · 31 October 1979

Stipulates that certain full-time training or duty performed by a member of the Army National Guard or the Air National Guard shall be creditable as active duty for training in Federal service as a Reserve of the Army or Air Force for benefit purposes.

Bill· HRH.R. 5763 (96th)referred

A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code to provide that progressive muscular atrophy or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis developing a 10 per centum or more degree of disability within seven years after separation from active service during a period of war shall be presumed to be service connected.

United States · United States Congress · 31 October 1979

Provides that progressive muscular atrophy developing a ten percent or more degree of disability within seven years after separation from active wartime service shall be presumed to be service connected for purposes of veterans' disability compensation.

Bill· SS. 1950 (96th)referred

A bill to waive the time limitation on the award of certain military decorations to members of the Intelligence and Reconnaissance Platoon of the 394th Infantry Regiment, 99th Infantry Division, for acts of valor performed during the Battle of the Bulge.

United States · United States Congress · 29 October 1979

Waives the time limitation on the award of certain military decorations to members of the Intelligence and Reconnaissance Platoon of the 394th Infantry Regiment, 99th Infantry Division, for acts of valor performed during the Battle of the Bulge.

Bill· HRH.R. 5706 (96th)referred

A bill to amend the Military Personnel and Civilian Employees' Claims Act of 1964 to increase from $15,000 to $25,000 the maximum amount that the United States may pay to a member of the Armed Forces or to an officer or employee of the United States in settlement of a claim by such member or such officer or employee for losses incident to service as a member of the Armed Forces or an officer or employee of the United States and to increase the maximum from $15,000 to $35,000 in certain circumstances.

United States · United States Congress · 25 October 1979

Amends the Military Personnel and Civilian Employees Claims Act of 1964 to increase from $15,000 to $25,000 the maximum amount that the United States must pay in settlement of a claim for personal property losses incident to service by a member or civilian employee of the uniformed services. Provides for a maximum settlement amount of $35,000 in cases of evacuation from a foreign country under orders of the Secretary of State.

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