Defence

A bill to amend chapter 3 of title 37, United States Code, to adjust the pay of cadets and midshipmen at the U.S. Military, Naval, Air Force, and Coast Guard Academies, to equalize the pay of members of, and applicants for, the Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps while attending field training or practice cruises.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1977

Revises the pay scales for cadets and midshipmen at the United States Military Academy, the Naval Academy, the Air Force Academy, and the Coast Guard Academy and the pay of members of, and applicants for, the Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps while such individuals are attending field training or practice cruises.

A bill to amend title 10 of the United States Code to authorize cost-of-living adjustments of annuities under the retired serviceman's family protection plan and to provide that remarriage of a spouse at or after age 60 shall not result in termination of annuity.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1977

Stipulates that the remarriage of the spouse of a deceased member of the armed forces at or after the age of 60 shall not result in the termination of the annuity payable under the Retired Serviceman's Family Protection Plan. Authorizes cost-of-living adjustments in such annuities.

A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code in order to extend the delimiting period for completing programs of education for veterans pursuing such programs at the close of such period.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1977

Extends the delimiting period for completing a veteran's education program until such time as the veteran completes or ends the program, if at the close of the ordinary ten-year delimiting period the veteran is enrolled in a program.

A bill to amend chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code, to provide full wartime benefits for extra-hazardous duty.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1977

Provides that any veteran entitled to peacetime disability compensation shall be entitled to full wartime disability compensation for any disability resulting from an injury or disease received in line of duty: (1) as a direct result of armed conflict; (2) while engaged in extrahazardous service, including such service under conditions simulating war.

A bill to amend section 314 of title 38, United States Code, to fix the rates of disability compensation for veterans rated 10 through 90 percent disabled in the proportion which the degree of disability bears to the rate applicable for a total rating.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1977

Raises and fixes the rates of disability compensation for veterans rated 10 through 90 percent disabled in the proportion which the degree of disability bears to the rate applicable for a total rating.

A bill to amend title 38, United States States Code, to provide Federal loans and loan guarantees to veterans for the purchase and installation of heating and cooling systems which utilize solar energy.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1977

Guarantees automatically any loan to a qualified veteran for the purchase and installation of solar heating and/or cooling in a dwelling which he owns and occupies. Exempts such loans from the existing $17,500 maximum amount of guaranty entitlement, and sets the amount of such entitlement at either: (1) the reasonable total cost of such purchase and installation, or (2) 20 percent of the value of the structure in which such system is to be installed, whichever is less. States that the original principal amount of such a loan shall not exceed the amount of guaranty entitlement so set.

World War I Pension Act

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1977

World War I Pension Act - Requires the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to pay (in addition to any already paid) a monthly pension of $150 to each veteran of World War I who meets specified service requirements, or to the surviving spouse of each such veteran, or when there is no surviving spouse, to the child or children of each such veteran.

A bill to establish requirements for notification of Congress before the closure of or significant reduction in force at, any military installation is carried out.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1977

Prohibits the closure or realignment of military bases involving reductions in civilian personnel positions below a specified level or construction or conversion at military installations made necessary by the relocation of such civilian personnel unless: (1) the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of the military department concerned notifies the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives that such installation is a candidate for closure or realignment; (2) the appropriate Secretary complies with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969; (3) the appropriate Secretary notifies the Committees on Armed Services of a final decision in writing regarding such closure or realignment and a detailed justification for such decision; and (4) a period of at least 60 days elapses between such notification and the implementation of such decision. Stipulates that this Act does not apply to closures or reductions which the President has certified to Congress as being necessary for reasons of national security or a military emergency.

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to make certain changes in the retired serviceman's family protection plan and the survivor benefit plan as authorized by chapter 73 of that title.

United States · United States Congress · 4 February 1977

Requires an increase in the annuities payable under the Retired Serviceman's Family Protection Plan to spouses or children of deceased members of the armed forces who died before March 20, 1974, whenever retired or retained pay is increased to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index. Makes such adjustments retroactive for retired or retainer pay adjustments since September 21, 1972.

Gewährleistung demokratischer Führungsmethoden angesichts der fortschreitenden Spezialisierung in der Bundeswehr durch Novellierung des Soldatengesetzes (G-SIG: 00040496)

Germany · German Bundestag · 4 February 1977

A bill entitled "Military Retiree Health Benefits Act of 1976".

United States · United States Congress · 3 February 1977

Military Retiree Health Benefits Act - Prohibits the Secretary of Defense from requiring permanent military retirees who are beneficiaries of the civilian health and medical program of the uniformed services (CHAMPUS) to go to a uniformed services facility as a condition precedent to receiving health care or hospitalization from a nongovernmental party.

A bill to amend title 23 of the United States Code in order to provide a program for the completion of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways.

United States · United States Congress · 3 February 1977

Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation, pursuant to the approval of State programs for the completion of the Interstate Highway System, to enter into contractual arrangements on behalf of the United States for the payment of the principal and interest on State bonds or obligations issued for such purpose. Requires the Secretary to make an annual report to Congress with respect to all activities pursuant to this Act. Authorizes appropriations in such amounts as may be necessary to make the payments contracted for under this Act.

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make the Veterans' Administration an executive department.

United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1977

Establishes a Department of Veterans' Affairs to supercede the Veterans' Administration, and creates the following positions: (1) Secretary of Veterans' Affairs; (2) Under Secretary; (3) Assistant Secretary for Veterans' Benefits, in charge of the overall supervision of general benefits, other than medical care, and readjustment and related benefits; (4) Assistant Secretary for Medical Affairs, in charge of the overall supervision of health and hospital care programs; and (5) General Counsel.

A bill to amend the corporate name of AMVETS (American Veterans of World War II).

United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1977

Amends the Federal charter of AMVETS (American Veterans of World War II) to change the name of such organization to AMVETS (American Veterans of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam).

A bill to amend chapter 49 of title 10, United States Code, to prohibit union organization in the Armed Forces.

United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1977

Makes it unlawful for any individual or entity to solicit to enroll or enroll any member of the armed forces in any labor organization, or for any member of the armed forces to join, or encourage other members to join, any labor union. Prescribes a penalty of not more than five years imprisonment for any individual violating this Act, and a fine of not less than $25,000 nor more than $50,000 for any labor organization in violation of this Act. (Adds 10 U.S.C. 975)

A bill to provide for the exclusion of industrially funded personnel in computing the total number of civilian personnel authorized by law for the Department of Defense in any fiscal year.

United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1977

Excludes industrially funded personnel from the computation of the end strength for civilian personnel within the Department of Defense for any fiscal year.

A bill to amend title 10 of the United States Code in order to count, for purposes of nonregular retirement pay, service before World War II in certain State militia units which were racially segregated.

United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1977

Includes, for the purpose of computing military nonregular retirement pay, service in State militia units between 1930 and 1941 if such unit was restricted to individuals not of the Caucasian race and was ordered to active duty during World War II.

A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code in order to improve the administration of the educational assistance programs for veterans.

United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1977

Repeals the requirement that, under specified circumstances, the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs make advance payments of the initial educational assistance or subsistence allowance to eligible veterans or persons. Sets a new condition on the making of educational assistance payments by requiring that before they can be paid the Administrator must receive certification, from the eligible person and from the educational institution, that such person has actually attended the course in question during the month to be paid for. Holds such veteran or person liable for overpayments if he fails to pursue a course paid for.

A bill to amend chapter 49 of title 10, United States Code, to prohibit union organization in the Armed Forces.

United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1977

Makes it unlawful for any individual or entity to solicit to enroll or enroll any member of the armed forces in any labor organization, or for any member of the armed forces to join, or encourage other members to join, any labor union. Prescribes a penalty of not more than five years imprisonment for any individual violating this Act, and a fine of not less than $25,000 nor more than $50,000 for any labor organization in violation of this Act. (Adds 10 U.S.C. 975)

A bill to amend the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act.

United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1977

Amends the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act to direct the Secretaries of the Army, Air Force, and Navy to require the Administrator of General Services to establish a program which: (1) will provide for the acquisition of strategic and critical materials from foreign countries through the barter of goods owned by the United States; and (2) will insure the active cooperation and participation of each appropriate department and agency having custody of goods suitable for barter. Requires the annual stock piling report submitted to the Congress by such Secretaries to include a report regarding such barter program. Prohibits the appropriation or obligation of funds under such Act for the procurement of strategic or critical materials unless funds for such procurement have been specifically authorized by law. Makes excess materials in the inventory maintained under the Defense Production Act and in the national and supplemental stockpiles available, where authorized, for transfer at fair market value as payment for expenses in the acquiring, refining, and rotating of materials pursuant to such barter program. Establishes within the Treasury a Strategic and Critical Materials Procurement Fund. Stipulates that all moneys received from the sales of materials under the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act shall be placed into the Fund and that moneys from such fund shall be available only, when appropriated, for the procurement, transportation, maintenance, rotation, storage, refining or processing of materials under such Act. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to annually report to Congress on the operation of the Fund. Requires the Secretary to invest unneeded portions of the Fund in interest-bearing guaranteed obligations of the United States. Authorizes the Secretary to sell such obligations except public-debt obligations issued exclusively to the Fund.

Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress in favor of eliminating the reduction in veterans' pensions which results when cost-of-living increases in social security or railroad retirement benefits occur.

United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1977

Declares it to be the sense of Congress that the Veterans' Affairs Committees of the House and the Senate consider and report without delay legislation eliminating the possibility of any reduction in veterans' pensions on account of increases in social security or railroad retirement benefits.

A bill to amend title 23 of the United States Code in order to provide a program for the completion of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways.

United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977

Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation, pursuant to the approval of State programs for the completion of the Interstate Highway System, to enter into contractual arrangements on behalf of the United States for the payment of the principal and interest on State bonds or obligations issued for such purpose. Requires the Secretary to make an annual report to Congress with respect to all activities pursuant to this Act. Authorizes appropriations in such amounts as may be necessary to make the payments contracted for under this Act.

A bill to amend title 10 of the United States Code to afford the Secretary of the appropriate military department greater flexibility in programming space for inpatient care in facilities of the uniformed services for areas having a large concentration of retired members of the uniformed services and their dependents.

United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977

Authorizes the Secretaries of the various military departments to program for inpatient and outpatient care in facilities of the uniformed services in areas having a large concentration of retired members of the uniformed services and their dependents regardless of the present requirement that a critical shortage of community facilities must exist in order to program such care.

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that remarriage of the widow of a veteran after age 60 shall not result in termination of dependency and indemnity compensation.

United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977

Provides that remarriage of the widow of a veteran after age 60 shall not result in termination of dependency and indemnity compensation.

A bill to amend section 3104 of title 38, United States Code, to permit certain service-connected disabled veterans who are retired members of the uniformed services compensation concurrently with retired pay, without deduction from either.

United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977

Permits certain veterans with service-connected disabilities, regardless of disability rating, who are retired members of the uniformed services to receive compensation concurrently with retired pay, without deduction from either.

A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code in order to extend specially adapted housing benefits to certain disabled veterans.

United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977

Authorizes the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to assist any veteran, who has a permanent and total service-connected disability due to the loss, or loss of use, of one arm and one leg, including but not limited to cases of hemiplegia, such as to preclude locomotion without the aid of braces, crutches, canes, or a wheelchair, in acquiring a suitable housing unit with special fixtures or moveable facilities made necessary by the nature of the veteran's disability, and necessary land therefor.

A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code in order to extend specially adapted housing benefits to certain disabled veterans.

United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977

Authorizes the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to assist any veteran, who has a permanent and total service-connected disability due to the loss, or loss of use, of one arm and one leg, including but not limited to cases of hemiplegia, such as to preclude locomotion without the aid of braces, crutches, canes, or a wheelchair, in acquiring a suitable housing unit with special fixtures or moveable facilities made necessary by the nature of the veteran's disability, and necessary land therefor.

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit union organization of, and collective bargaining on behalf of, members of the Armed Forces and to amend the Uniform Code of Military Justice to prohibit union organizing, union membership, and collective bargaining by members of the Armed Forces.

United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977

Makes it unlawful for any individual or entity to solicit to enroll or enroll any member of the armed forces in any labor organization or for any member of the armed forces to form, join, or encourage others to join any labor organization. Sets forth penalties for violations of this Act.

A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code to permit veterans to determine how certain drugs and medicines will be supplied to them.

United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977

Directs the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to permit a veteran, who is being supplied with drugs but who is not a patient in a Veterans' Administration facility, to determine whether the drugs will be supplied directly by the Administrator or from a source approved by the Administrator and whether the Administrator shall pay such source directly or reimburse the veteran who will pay for the drugs.

A bill to authorize recomputation at age 60 of the retired pay of members and former members of the uniformed services whose retired pay is computed on the basis of pay scales in effect prior to January 1, 1972.

United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977

Authorizes the recomputation at age 60 of the retired or retainer pay for members or former members of the uniformed services whose retired or retainer pay was computed on the basis of pay scales in effect prior to January 1, 1972 in order to reflect any retired or retainer pay increases for other members which was based on changes in the Consumer Price Index since that date.

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the number of nursing home and/or intermediate care beds for which the Veterans' Administration contracts.

United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977

Directs the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to provide for the admission to public and private institutions under Veterans' Administration contract of not less than 12,000 veterans eligible for nursing home or intermediate care.

A bill to amend section 511 of the Career Compensation Act of 1949, as amended, to equalize the retired pay of certain officers of the uniformed services retired prior to October 1, 1949, under the same law and with the same service, as those retired after September 30, 1949, but prior to June 1, 1958.

United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977

Amends the Career Compensation Act of 1949 to equalize the retired pay of specified officers of the various military departments who retired prior to October 1, 1949, under specified legislation and officers who retired, under the same Acts and with the same service, after September 30, 1949 and before June 1, 1958.

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 because of increases in monthly social security benefits.

United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977

Provides that recipients of veterans' pensions and compensation will not have the amount of such pension or compensation reduced because of increases in social security benefits. Applies to annual income determinations made for calendar years after 1976.

A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code in order to authorize an agreement with the Republic of the Philippines providing for hospital care and medical services to be furnished Commonwealth Army veterans and new Philippine Scouts for service- connected disabilities; to authorize the continued maintenance of a Veterans' Administration office in the Republic of the Philippines.

United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977

Extends until September 30, 1983, the authority: (1) of the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to maintain an office in the Republic of the Philippines; (2) of the President to authorize the Administrator to enter into contracts with the Veterans' Memorial Medical Center to pay for hospital care and medical services to Commonwealth Army veterans and new Philippine Scouts for service-connected disabilities; (3) to make payments for such care and services; and (4) to appropriate specified sums for the training of health service personnel, for new equipment and the rehabilitation of the Veterans' Memorial Medical Center.

A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code in order to provide medical care to a deceased veteran's parent(s) who receive dependency and indemnity compensation.

United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977

Provides that medical care be furnished to a dependent parent who receives dependency and indemnity compensation for the service-connected death of a child who was a member or veteran of the Armed Forces.

A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code in order to provide outpatient dental services and treatment to any veteran who has a service-connected disability rated at 80 percent or more.

United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977

Extends outpatient dental services and treatment to any war veteran who has a service-connected disability of 80 percent or more.

World War I Pension Act

United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977

World War I Pension Act - Requires the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to pay (in addition to any already paid) a monthly pension of $150 to each veteran of World War I who meets specified service requirements, or to the surviving spouse of each such veteran, or when there is no surviving spouse, to the child or children of each such veteran.

Jobs for Vietnam Veterans Act

United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977

Jobs for Vietnam Veterans Act - Amends the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973 to direct that a designated portion of funds made available for the Emergency Jobs Programs be utilized to provide public service jobs to Vietnam veterans.

A bill to amend the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950 to allow Federal civil defense funds to be used by local civil defense agencies for natural disaster relief.

United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977

Amends the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950 to authorize the use of Federal civil defense funds by local civil defense agencies for natural disaster or civil disturbance relief. Increases the Federal contribution for travel expenses and per diem allowances for students in civil defense training programs and increases the Federal financial contribution to States for civil defense personnel and administrative expenses. Increases the authorization for appropriations under such Act for travel expenses, for personal equipment for State and local workers, and personnel and administrative expenses.

A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code in order to extend under certain circumstances the delimiting period for completing veterans' education programs and to provide a "teach down" period for veterans who have committed themselves to furthering their education.

United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977

Extends for one year the delimiting period for receiving educational assistance in the case of any eligible veteran who is pursuing, during his or her tenth year of eligibility, a program of education.

A bill to amend title VII of the Public Health Service Act to train certain veterans, with appropriate experience as paramedical personnel, to serve as medical assistants in long-term health care facilities.

United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977

Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make grants to schools of medicine for the development of programs training qualified veterans with paramedical experience to serve as medical assistants in long-term health care facilities.

World War I Pension Act

United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977

World War I Pension Act - Requires the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to pay (in addition to any already paid) a monthly pension of $150 to each veteran of World War I who meets specified service requirements, or to the surviving spouse of each such veteran, or when there is no surviving spouse, to the child or children of each such veteran.

A bill to amend title VII of the Social Security Act to provide that benefit checks shall be mailed for delivery on the day preceding a Saturday, Sunday, or legal public holiday, and to amend section 3020 of title 38, United States Code, relating to the time of delivery of benefit checks paid under laws administered by the Veterans' Administration.

United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1977

Amends the Social Security Act to provide that, if the delivery day for benefit checks under titles II (Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) and XVI (Supplemental Security Income Program) falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal public holiday, benefit checks for such month shall be mailed for delivery on the first day preceding such designated day which is not a Saturday, Sunday or legal public holiday, without regard to whether the delivery of such checks is made in the same calendar month for which such benefit checks are issued. Requires the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to make the same provision for the mailing of veterans' benefits checks.

A bill to provide for the exclusion of industrially funded personnel in computing the total number of civilian personnel authorized by law for the Department of Defense in any fiscal year.

United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1977

Excludes industrially funded personnel from the computation of the end strength for civilian personnel within the Department of Defense for any fiscal year.

A bill to authorize a Federal civil defense program.

United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1977

Title I: Organization - Establishes the Defense Civil Preparedness Agency within the Department of Defense to be headed by a civilian Assistant Secretary of Defense for Civil Preparedness. Declares it the sense of Congress that the Federal Disaster Assistance Administration can best accomplish its interagency coordinating functions through the Executive Office of the President and that the Administrator of the Administration should report to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. Establishes a National Emergency Service Advisory Committee to consult with the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Civil Preparedness and the Administrator of the Federal Disaster Assistance Administration regarding civil defense policies. Title II: Powers and Duties - Enumerates the powers and duties of the Assistant Secretary including: (1) the preparation of national programs for civil defense; (2) research and development of civil defense measures; (3) conducting civil defense instruction programs including the establishment of a National Civil Defense College; (4) assisting and encouraging States to enter into interstate civil defense compacts; (5) the procurement of civil defense materials and facilities by contract or by condemnation in the event the President declares a state of national emergency; (6) making financial contributions to the States for civil defense programs under specified conditions; (7) assuming responsibility for the coordination of the national defense executive reserve program; and (8) assuming responsibility for United States participation in NATO and other international civil emergency planning activities. Stipulates that the Federal Disaster Assistance Administration shall assume responsibility for all programs relating to peacetime crisis management including postattack rehabilitation. Requires the Assistant Secretary to assist States in arranging mutual civil defense aid between the States and neighboring countries. Authorizes the Assistant Secretary to prescribe insignia to be worn by persons engaged in civil defense activities and establishes penalties for the wearing of such insignia in violation of regulations prescribed by the Assistant Secretary. Authorizes the Assistant Secretary to make financial contributions to the States for State civil defense personnel and administrative expenses pursuant to approved State civil defense plans. Title III: Emergency Authority - Stipulates that the provisions of this title shall only be in effect during the existence of a state of civil defense emergency proclaimed by the President or by concurrent resolution of the Congress. Authorizes the President during such an emergency to direct any Federal department or agency to: (1) provide their personnel and materials to the States; (2) provide emergency shelter; and (3) engage in work to protect life and property on public or private lands. Sets forth the powers of the Assistant Secretary during such an emergency including: (1) the sale or delivery of materials and services for civil defense purposes regardless of existing laws; (2) the exercise of specified authority under this Act regardless of existing law; (3) reimbursing a State for employee expenses and for materials utilized outside that state; (4) providing financial assistance to aid injured civilians; (5) employing additional personnel regardless of civil service laws. Grants the Federal Government immunity from liability for any property damage, personal injury, or death in carrying out the provisions of this title during such emergency. Stipulates that during such an emergency the functions and duties exercised under this Act shall be excluded from the provisions of the Administration Procedure Act. Sets forth procedures for the determination and payment of compensation for property acquired by the Federal government under this title. Title IV: General Provisions - Sets forth the administrative powers of the Assistant Secretary under this Act. Directs the Assistant Secretary to establish any necessary security requirements and safeguards including restrictions on the access of information. Transfers the functions, personnel, and funds of the Office of Preparedness, General Services Administration to the Defense Civil Preparedness Agency and the Federal Disaster Assistance Administration. Requires the Assistant Secretary to submit annual reports to Congress and the President regarding the Defense Civil Preparedness Agency. Authorizes appropriations in such amounts as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.

A bill to amend title 10 of the United States Code to authorize cost-of-living adjustments of annuities under the retired serviceman's family protection plan and to provide that remarriage of a spouse at or after age 60 shall not result in termination of annuity.

United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1977

Stipulates that the remarriage of the spouse of a deceased member of the armed forces at or after the age of 60 shall not result in the termination of the annuity payable under the Retired Serviceman's Family Protection Plan. Authorizes cost-of-living adjustments in such annuities.

A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code in order to provide mortgage protection life insurance to certain veterans unable to acquire commercial life insurance because of service-connected disabilities.

United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1977

Authorizes the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to purchase from one or more life insurance companies a policy or policies of mortgage protection life insurance on a group basis for veterans (other than permanently and totally disabled veterans), who are unable to obtain commercial life insurance because of a service-connected disability. Sets forth the maximum amount of insurance under a policy provided under this Act at no more than $30,000. Authorizes the Administrator to deduct insurance premiums from any compensation or other cash benefits payable to veterans by the Veterans' Administration, and to pay such premiums to the insurers. Provides that the United States shall bear all costs of the insurance provided under this Act, except the amount of premium rates. States that any amount of insurance in force under this Act on the date of death of an insured veteran shall be paid only to the holder of the mortgage loan on the veteran's home as a credit toward loan indebtedness. Requires each policy purchased under this Act to provide for the following: (1) reinsurance with other insurers which meet the Administrator's criteria; (2) that the Administrator may discontinue a whole policy, or exclude from issuance to each insured veteran of a certificate setting forth the benefits to which he is entitled; (3) any other provisions necessary to carry out this Act; and (4) an annual accounting to the Administrator of the amount of premiums paid, the total of all mortality and other claim charges incurred, and the amount of the insurer's expenses and risk charges. States that insurance under this Act shall terminate upon whichever first occurs: (1) satisfaction of the veteran's indebtedness under the loan upon which the insurance is based; (2) the veteran's 70th birthday; (3) termination of the veteran's ownership of the property securing the loan; (4) discontinuance of payment of premiums by the veteran; or (5) discontinuance of the entire contract or agreement.

A bill to provide for determination through judicial proceedings of claims for compensation on account of disability or death resulting from disease or injury incurred or aggravated in line of duty while serving in the active military or naval service, including those who served during peacetime.

United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1977

Allows an action to be brought in United States district court in the event of a disagreement with respect to any claim for compensation under any law administered by the Veterans' Administration on account of disability or death incurred or aggravated in line of duty while serving in the active military or naval service.

World War I Pension Act

United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1977

World War I Pension Act - Directs the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to pay to each veteran of World War I, who meets the service requirements of this Act, or his widow, a pension at the monthly rate of $150. Defines the terms "veteran" and "World War I". States that the pension under this Act shall be paid to a veteran or his widow without regard to his or her annual income, if solely derived from the payments of social security benefits, railroad retirement benefits, or pensions. Sets forth specified minimum service requirements for a veteran to be eligible for a pension under this Act. Stipulates that a widow must have been married to the veteran for not less than ten years at the time of his death.

A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code so as to entitle veterans of the Mexican border period and of World War I and their widows and children to pension on the same basis as veterans of the Spanish-American War and their widows and children, respectively, and to increase pension rates.

United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1977

Entitles veterans of the Mexican border period and of World War I and their widows and children to pensions on the same basis as veterans of the Spanish-American War and their widows and children. Increases the pension rate for all these veterans and their survivors.