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Bill· HRH.R. 5027 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 March 1973
Increases payments in specified amounts to veterans under non-service-connected disability pension plans. Increases pension payments to widows of veterans who at the time of death were receiving compensation or retirement pay for a service-connected disability. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 521(b),(c); 541(b),(c))
Bill· HRH.R. 5044 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 March 1973
Directs the President to establish national defense petroleum reserves which shall have a petroleum producing capacity sufficient to protect the United States against a continuous one year interruption of the importation of petroleum from foreign countries not contiguous to the United States, which the President has determined to be insecure sources. Provides that, to the extent deemed necessary, the President may treat existing petroleum reserves established under other laws as part of the national reserves and is authorized to acquire lands adjacent to such existing reserves and to enter into contracts to protect or increase the capacity of these existing reserves. Provides that nothing in this act shall require or authorize the cancellation or termination of any existing lease, or the taking of lands or use thereof, which have been set aside for purposes of recreation, conservation or public use. Requires the President to submit a quarterly report to the Joint Committee on Defense Production.
Law· SS. 1038 (93rd)open
United States · United States Congress · 28 February 1973
Authorizes travel and transportation allowances in connection with leave to members of the uniformed services who are stationed or assigned outside the 48 contiguous States, or returning from a restricted area in which dependents are not permitted. (Adds 37 U.S.C. 411b)
Bill· HRH.R. 4954 (93rd)passed
United States · United States Congress · 28 February 1973
States that the promotion of a member of an armed force, while he is in a missing status, is fully effective for all purposes even though it is later determined that the member died before the promotion was made. (Amends 37 U.S.C. 552(a))
Bill· HRH.R. 4965 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 28 February 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))
Bill· HRH.R. 4941 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 28 February 1973
Provides that, for purposes of computing the retired pay of enlisted members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps, the years of service are computed by adding the years of active service in the armed forces, the years of service in a medical unit or in medical work, and the years of service credited for special duty in specified assignments. (Amends 10 U.S.C. 3925(a), 6330, 8925(a))
Bill· HRH.R. 4921 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 28 February 1973
Authorizes and directs the Secretary of the Army to provide for the establishment of a national cemetery in Los Angeles County in the State of California. Authorizes the Secretary to provide for the care and maintenance of such national cemetary.
Bill· HRH.R. 4955 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 28 February 1973
Provides for increasing the amount of interest paid on the permanent fund of the United States Soldiers' Home by an amount the Secretary of the Treasury may prescribe after periodically considering the average yield on outstanding marketable long-term U.S. obligations.
Bill· HRH.R. 4956 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 28 February 1973
Directs the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to provide for the construction of a Veterans' Administration hospital in the southern area of New Jersey. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 4911 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 28 February 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))
Bill· HRH.R. 4899 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 28 February 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 whichever 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 Warld War I veterans when there is no widow. Sets such pension at $45 for the first child and $18 for each additional child. Requires each pension to be equally distributed among the eligible children and makes any child with an annual income, excluding earned income, in excess of $2,000 ineligible for a pension. Exempts increase in Social Security benefits, railroad 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· HRH.R. 4885 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1973
To amend title 38, United States Code, to stabilize and "freeze" as of January 1, 1973, the Veterans' Administration Schedule for Rating Disabilities, 1945 edition, and the extension thereto.
Bill· HRH.R. 4829 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1973
Waives the premiums on National Service Life Insurance policies for specified totally disabled veterans without regard to age limitations.
Bill· HRH.R. 4830 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1973
Extends funeral expense coverage with respect to military retirees who expire while patients in United States hospitals. (Amends 10 U.S.C. 1481)
Bill· HRH.R. 4817 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1973
Provides that payments of benefits pursuant to the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969 shall not be included as income for the purpose of determining eligibility for veterans' or widows' pensions.
Bill· HRH.R. 4802 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1973
National Cemeteries Act - Establishes within the Veterans' Administration a National Cemetery System consisting of all cemeteries of the United States in which veterans of any war or conflict or of service in the Armed Forces may be buried. Establishes an Advisory Committee on Cemeteries and Memorials to advise and consult with the Administrator with respect to the administration of the cemeteries. Specifies that the following persons are eligible for interment in any open national cemetery: (1) any veteran; (2) any reservist, whose death occurs under honorable conditions, while undergoing treatment at the expense of the United States for injury or disease contracted while acting within the scope of his reservist duties; (3) any ROTC member whose death occurs under honorable conditions during his training period; (4) any U.S. citizen, who served in the Armed Forces of an allied government and such service terminated honorably; (5) the wife, surviving spouse, minor child, and the unmarried adult child of the above-mentioned persons; and (6) such other persons as may be designated by the Administrator. Directs the Administrator to make all rules and regulations and conduct whatever business is necessary to establish and maintain such cemeteries. Authorizes the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to acquire needed additional land by purchase, gift, condemnation, transfer from other Federal agencies, or otherwise as he determines to be in the best interest of the United States. Directs the Administrator to conduct a comprehensive study and to submit his recommendations to the 93d Congress within six months after such Congress convenes, concerning the criteria which should govern the development and operation of the National Cemetery System, including the concept of regional cemeteries; the relationship between that system to other Federal burial benefits provided servicement and veterans; and the steps to be taken to conform the existing System to the recommended criteria. Authorizes the Administrator to make necessary rules for the governing of property under his control, and to fix penalties for violations. Provides for the payment of burial costs (up to $250) when an eligible veteran or veteran's relative dies in a VA facility. Stipulates that if the veteran is not buried in a national cemetery or other cemetery under the jurisdiction of the United States, the Administrator, in his discretion, having due regard to the circumstances in each case, may pay a sum not exceeding $150 as a plot or interment allowance to such person as he prescribes. Transfers to the Administrator from the Secretaries of the Army, Navy, and Air Force the functions and responsibilities of such Secretaries with respect to cemeteries under their jurisdiction. Repeals specified provisions of law dealing with national cemeteries and payment of veterans' burial expenses. Authorizes the burial of an unknown soldier from the Vietnam Conflict at Arlington National Cemetery after the United States has concluded its participation in hostilities in Southeast Asia.
Bill· HRH.R. 4868 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1973
Increases payments in specified amounts to veterans under non-service-connected disability pension plans. Increases pension payments to widows of veterans who at the time of death were receiving compensation or retirement pay for a service-connected disability. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 521(b),(c); 541(b),(c))
Bill· HRH.R. 4786 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1973
Provides that any veteran of the United States Armed Forces who has been held as a prioner of war or was detained by an enemy agent of the United States shall be deemed to have suffered permanent disability and to be entitled to a disability rating of not less than 10 percent following such service. Authorizes the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs after considering all factors he deems appropriate to make disability ratings under this Act. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 363)
Bill· HRH.R. 4785 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1973
Provides a special bonus for members of the Armed Forces of the United States who were held as prisoners of war during the Vietnam era. States that such bonus shall be in an amount not less than $1,000 or more than $10,000 to be determined by such factors as length of time spent as a prisoner of war, severity of circumstances while imprisoned, and pay grade during imprisonment. (Adds 37 U.S.C. 559)
Bill· HRH.R. 4781 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1973
Provides for appropriations to extend until June 30, 1979, assistance to the States to construct nursing home facilities for veterans. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 5033(a))
Bill· HRH.R. 4811 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1973
Veterans Education Act - Provides for the payment of tuition, in addition to educational assistance allowances, on behalf of veterans pursuing specified programs of education.
Bill· HRH.R. 4773 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1973
Exempts from the income tax the compensation of members of the Armed Forces during the period of time in which they are hospitalized as a result of disease or injury incurred while serving in a combat zone, whether or not combatant activities are continuing. Exempts from the income tax the compensation of members of the Armed Forces paid during the last year in which they were in missing in action status. Permits the spouse of a serviceman or civilian missing in action as a result of service in a combat zone to file a joint return for any taxable year in which he is in a missing status. (Amends 26 U.S.C. 112(a)(2),(b)(2); 692(1); 6013(f); 7508)
Bill· HRH.R. 4803 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 February 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))
Bill· HRH.R. 4832 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1973
Provides for crediting for civil service retirement purposes that service by National Guard technicians which occurred on or after the effective date of the National Guard Technicians Act of 1968. (Amends 5 U.S.C. 8332(b))
Bill· HRH.R. 4828 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1973
Permits for one year, the granting of national service life insurance to specified veterans heretofore eligible for such insurance.
Bill· HRH.R. 4750 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1973
Provides that in the determination of the annual income of recipients of vetetans' 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. 4737 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1973
Provides, for purposes of computing retired pay for members of the Armed Forces, an additional credit of service equal to all periods of time spent by any such member as a prisoner of war.
Bill· HRH.R. 4763 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1973
Provides that no changes or readjustments in the schedule for rating disabilities made by the Administrator of Veteans' Affairs shall be effective unless: (1) such proposed damage or readjustment is first submitted to Congress, and (2) neither House of Congress, prior to the expiration of ninety calendar days of continuous session of Congress following the date of submission of the proposed change or readjustment, has adopted a resolution stating in substance that that House does not favor the proposed change or readjustment. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 355)
Bill· HRH.R. 4751 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1973
Stipulates that benefit increases under title II of the Social Security Act (Old-Age, Survivors', and Disability Insurance), provided for by Public Laws 92-326 and 92-603 be disregarded for the purposes of determining eligibility for veterans' pension or compensation. (Adds 38 U.S.C. 415 (g) (4); 503 (c))
Bill· HRH.R. 4747 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1973
Authorizes the granting of retired pay to persons otherwise qualified who were in the Reserves before August 16, 1945, and who served on active duty during August 13, 1961-June 1, 1963 or after August 4, 1964 and before the date designated by Presidential Proclamation or Congressional concurrent resolution. (Amends 10 U.S.C. 1331c)
Bill· HRH.R. 4739 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1973
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Bill· HRH.R. 4780 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1973
Increases from $3.50 to $4.50 for domiciliary care, from $5.00 to $6.00 for nursing home care, and from $7.50 to $10.00 for hospital care, the per diem rate the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs may pay a State for each veteran of any war receiving such care in a State home. Extends such services and coverage to any veterans of service after January 31, 1955. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 641) Increases to 65 percent the percentage of the cost that the Federal Government may pay through grants to States for projects for remodeling, modification, or alteration of existing hospital or domiciliary facilities in State homes providing care and treatment for veterans, and for projects for construction of such facilities. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 644(b), 5035) Increases to 65 percent the recapture percentage allowable by the Federal Government of the cost of such new facilities that cease to serve veterans twelve years after completion of the facility. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 5036)
Bill· HRH.R. 4752 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1973
Authorizes the Secretary of the Navy to appoint students at any maritime academy or college which is assisted under any provision of the Maritime Academy Act as Reserve midshipmen in the United States Navy and to commission such students as Reserve ensigns in the United States Navy upon their graduation from the academy or college.
Bill· HRH.R. 4748 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1973
Uniformed Services Retirement Pay Equalization Act - Provides that the retired pay of each retired officer of the Navy or the Marine Corps shall be computed on the basis of rates of pay provided by law at the time of his retirement or subsequently for officers on the active list. Permits retirement members of the uniformed service, who were retired by reason of physical disability and who are entitled to retired or retainer pay computed under the Career Compensation Act of 1949, to elect within the one-year period following the effective date of this Act, to receive disability retirement pay under this Act in lieu of the retired or retainer pay to which they are otherwise entitled. (Adds 10 U.S.C. 6149)
Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 382 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1973
Repeals the Military Selective Service Act, effective 60 days after the enactment of this joint resolution.
Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 129 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1973
Provides that, in providing military training within the United States to the personnel of the armed forces of those countries party to the North Atlantic Treaty, the United States shall provide such training only to personnel who are deployed for purposes consistent with such treaty.
Bill· SS. 1001 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 February 1973
Increases from $47 to $80 per month the compensation received by a veteran who, as a result of a service-connected disability, has suffered the anatomical loss or loss of use of one foot, or one hand, or both buttocks, or blindness of one eye, or has suffered complete organic aphonia or deafness of both ears. Increases the additional compensation for more than one such loss from $47 per month to $80 per month for each such additional loss. Maintains present limitations on total compensation which such disabled veterans can receive from all benefit sources. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 314)
Bill· SS. 996 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 February 1973
Provides that in determining the amount of retired pay, retirement pay, or retainer pay payable to any enlisted man in the Armed Forces heretofore or hereafter retired for disability or length of service, all service shall be counted which would have been counted for the same purposes as if he were a commissioned officer. Provides that the Act shall not be applicable to any person whose original entry on active duty occurred after June 1, 1958.
Bill· HRH.R. 4713 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 February 1973
Provides for the burial in the Memorial Amphitheater of the National Cemetery at Arlington, Virginia, of the remains of an unknown American who lost his life while serving overseas in the Armed Forces of the United States during the Vietnam conflict.
Bill· SS. 987 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 February 1973
Military Justice Act - Vests in an independent Court-Martial Command the powers to convene courts-martial; to detail military judges and defense and prosecuting attorneys; and to choose the members of the court (the jury). Provides that this independent Courts-Martial Command would take over the functions now performed by the commander. Places the Courts-Martial Command under the administrative supervision of the Judge Advocate General and divides it into regional commands. Creates four divisions: Prosecution, Defense, Judicial, and Administration. Provides that the Prosecution Division would receive complaints from any interested person, investigate them, and prefer charges only if it is felt that there was sufficient evidence to convict the by;accused of the charges brought against him. Provides that the accused be brought before a military judge who would have to determine whether there was probable cause to hold the accused for trial. Provides that after the preliminary hearing and determination by the judge that the charges should not be dropped, the Prosecution Division would refer the case to a special or general court-martial, as appropriate. Gives the Prosecution Division responsibility for detailing trial counsel (the prosecutor) to courts-martial trials. Provides the Judicial and Defense divisions would be made responsible for detailing military judges and defense attorneys to courts-martial trials. Provides that members of the Judicial and Defense Divisions would be responsible only to the chiefs of their respective divisions, and to the Judge Advocate General. Provides that the performance of members of the division be rated by members of that division alone. Makes the Administration Division responsible for picking at random the members of the court for general administrative duties and for detailing or employing court reporters and interpreters. Provides that any person, including the commander, would be entitled to refer charges to the Prosecution Division for possible trial. Retains the commander's nonjudicial punishment powers. Abolishes the summary courts-martial. Grants to military judges at the trial level the power to issue all writs necessary or appropriate in aid of their jurisdiction, as now provided in the All Writs Act. Gives military judges the power to punish for contempt. Limits such punishment to confinement for not more than 30 days or a fine not to exceed $100 or both. Grants power over sentencing to the professional judges. Transfers the sentencing power, including the power to issue suspended sentences (but not including sentences of death) to the military judge. Allows the judge to impose a death sentence if the crime was one for which the code specifically allows that penalty, and if the court-martial's jurors unanimously recommend that penalty. Provides that the final decision would be up to the judge and the recommendation would not be binding upon him. Revises the Uniform Code of Military Justice to provide for the appointment of a member of the Defense Division of the independent trial command upon request immediately following arrest at a formal hearing. Transfers the subpena power from the trial counsel to the military trial judges. Abolishes the requirement that expected testimony be revealed in advance. Requires both prosecution and defense counsel to show that the subpena was necessary to an adequate presentation of their case. Outlines in detail the information each party can obtain from the other in discovery. Prohibits trial by court-martial after trial in a State court for the same act, and vice versa. Vests the power to issue search and arrest warrants in the military judges, and takes it away from the commanding officer. Provides for an initial investigation by the Prosecution Division of any charges. Directs that if that division determined that there was enough evidence, it would bring the accused before a military judge who would then determine whether there was probable cause to hold the accused for trial and set bail or its military equivalent. Grants the judge the power to summarily dismiss legally or factually insufficient charges. Provides that the accused would have to be brought before the judge within 24 hours after arrest. Enpowers military defense attorneys, at Government expense, to seek collateral relief for their clients in civilian courts when appropriate. Makes the availability of this form of relief independent of the ability of the accused serviceman to employ civilian counsel. Establishes a system of random selection for members of general and special courts-martial. Requires all members of the court to have served on active duty for a year or more. Increases the number of peremptory challenges to three per side and per accused in a joint trial in a special court-martial empowered to adjudge a bad conduct discharge, and six per side in a general court-martial and 10 per side in a capital case. Provides that the number of peremptory challenges in a special court-martial not empowered to adjudge a bad conduct discharge will remain at one per side. Transfers the powers to decide whether an accused serviceman should be subject to pretrial confinement pending appeal from commanding officers to the independent military judges. Establishes a presumption in favor of release which could be overriden by the judges. Provides that the judge's rulings would be appealable as interlocutory matters to the U.S. Court of Military Review. Directs that if the military judge decided to confine the accused prior to trial or pending appeal, the accused would be entitled to full credit toward any sentence eventually imposed. Provides that all those confined (including those awaiting trial or appeal) are to be permitted to participate in work, exercise, and rehabilitation programs wherever adequate facilities are available. Provides that a committee composed of judges of the U.S. Court of Military Appeals, the Judge Advocates General of the Armed Forces, and the General Counsel of the Department of Transportation (representing the Coast Guard) together with three civilians appointed by the President, would be directed to study and suggest revisions in the current table of maximum punishments. Directs that this study would be conducted with a view toward identifying and correcting apparent inequities and establishing, if possible, subcategories based upon differences in elements of culpability. Includes within the study an examination of the advisability of retaining the President's power to alter or suspend the table of maximum punishments as to particular geographical areas or to suspend the table for particular crimes. Directs the committee to report to Congress within 1 year of the date of enactment of this Act. Revises the appellate procedure by: (1) eliminating review by the convening authority; (2) allowing the Judge Advocate General of each service to review the findings and the sentence of a court-martial not reviewed by the Court of Military Review; (3) empowering the Supreme Court of the United States to issue writs of certiorari to the Court of Military Appeals; and (4) increasing the number of judges who sit on this court to nine and empowering the court to sit in panels of three judges each. Directs a special committee to study the above problems and to recommend solutions to these problems.
Bill· HRH.R. 4694 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 February 1973
Increases payments in specified amounts to veterans under non-service-connected disability pension plans. Increases pension payments to widows of veterans who, at the time of death, were receiving compensation or retirement pay for a service-connected disability. Increases dependency and indemnity compensation to parents of deceased veterans.
Bill· HRH.R. 4693 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 February 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 whichever 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 no widow. Sets such pension at $45 for the first child and $18 for each additional child. Requires each pension to be equally distributed among the eligible children and makes any child with an annual income, excluding earned income, in excess of $2,000 ineligible for a pension. Exempts increases in Social Security benefits, railroad 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· HRH.R. 4665 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 February 1973
Provides that monthly social security benefit payments shall not be considered to be income for the purpose of determining eligibility for a veteran's pension. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 503(5)
Bill· HRH.R. 4657 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 February 1973
Provides that partial disability and death pensions in specified amounts be paid in the case of veterans whose annual income exceeds the annual income limitation by an amount not in excess of the minimum amount of pension payable in one year. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 521 (b)
Bill· HRH.R. 4645 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 February 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. 4675 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 February 1973
Exempts from the income tax the compensation of members of the Armed Forces during the period of time in which they are hospitalized as a result of disease or injury incurred while serving in a combat zone, whether or not combatant activities are continuing. Exempts from the income tax the compensation of members of the Armed Forces paid during the last year in which they were in missing in action status. Permits the spouse of a serviceman or civilian missing in action as a result of service in a combat zone to file a joint return for any taxable year in which he is in a missing status. (Amends 26 U.S.C. 112(a)(2),(b)(2); 692(1); 6013(f); 7508)
Bill· HRH.R. 4625 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 February 1973
Provides that the authority of the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to readjust the schedule of ratings for the disabilities of veterans after December 31, 1972, shall require the submission to the Congress of any proposed change in such schedule and the absence of any resolution adopted by either House of the Congress opposing the proposed change. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 355)
Bill· HRH.R. 4610 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 February 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. 4631 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 February 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))
Bill· HRH.R. 4603 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 February 1973
Provides new pension rates for veterans with non-service-connected disabilities with respect to annual income for years after 1972, provided the monthly pension rate is not less than that which would have been received under the formula used prior to 1973. Prescribes new pension rates for widows of veterans with respect to annual income for years after 1972. Excludes from a veteran's annual income, payments made to a spouse under any public or private retirement, annuity, endowment program if such payments are based on the earnings of the spouse. Takes into account cost-of-living increases in the computation of pension rates. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 521(b),(f), 541(b))
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