Defence

35 Mrs. B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Defence if it is intended to discontinue participation by the Defence Forces in UNIFIL operations in the Lebanon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4018/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 February 2001

35 Mrs. B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Defence if it is intended to discontinue participation by the Defence Forces in UNIFIL operations in the Lebanon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4018/01]

34 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Defence if he has reviewed the height requirements for the Defence Forces; the proposals he has to make changes in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4057/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 February 2001

34 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Defence if he has reviewed the height requirements for the Defence Forces; the proposals he has to make changes in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4057/01]

33 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Defence the amount of revenue raised to date from the disposal of military barracks which were closed in July 1998. [3903/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 February 2001

33 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Defence the amount of revenue raised to date from the disposal of military barracks which were closed in July 1998. [3903/01]

32 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel who have served abroad and who have availed of the screening programme to determine if they had been exposed to radiation from weapons containing depleted uranium; the results of such tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4004/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 February 2001

32 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel who have served abroad and who have availed of the screening programme to determine if they had been exposed to radiation from weapons containing depleted uranium; the results of such tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4004/01]

31 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Defence the proposals he has to specifically target non-nationals for recruitment to the Defence Forces, especially having regard to the increasing multi-cultural nature of Irish society; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4020/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 February 2001

31 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Defence the proposals he has to specifically target non-nationals for recruitment to the Defence Forces, especially having regard to the increasing multi-cultural nature of Irish society; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4020/01]

30 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the claim by a person (details supplied) in County Galway who had an accident while on overseas duties; if the Department has admitted liability in this case; if his Department paid for the medical treatment for this member of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3914/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 February 2001

30 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the claim by a person (details supplied) in County Galway who had an accident while on overseas duties; if the Department has admitted liability in this case; if his Department paid for the medical treatment for this member of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3914/01]

29 Mr. Finucane asked the Minister for Defence the equipment modernisation programme of the Air Corps; the equipment to be provided out of the allocation of £55 million; the timescale for the delivery of the equipment; and the details of the equipment including helicopters and other equipment that will be delivered on a phased basis over a three year period. [3995/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 February 2001

29 Mr. Finucane asked the Minister for Defence the equipment modernisation programme of the Air Corps; the equipment to be provided out of the allocation of £55 million; the timescale for the delivery of the equipment; and the details of the equipment including helicopters and other equipment that will be delivered on a phased basis over a three year period. [3995/01]

28 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence in view of the fact that the recent report on pensions made no reference to the inclusion of the military service allowance in calculating pensions of members of the Defence Forces who retired between 1974 and 1990, his plans to rectify this anomaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4027/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 February 2001

28 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence in view of the fact that the recent report on pensions made no reference to the inclusion of the military service allowance in calculating pensions of members of the Defence Forces who retired between 1974 and 1990, his plans to rectify this anomaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4027/01]

87 Mr. Power asked the Minister for Defence the plans he has to re-deploy Army personnel serving in the Lebanon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4150/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 February 2001

87 Mr. Power asked the Minister for Defence the plans he has to re-deploy Army personnel serving in the Lebanon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4150/01]

35 Mrs. B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Defence if it is intended to discontinue participation by the Defence Forces in UNIFIL operations in the Lebanon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4018/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 February 2001

35 Mrs. B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Defence if it is intended to discontinue participation by the Defence Forces in UNIFIL operations in the Lebanon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4018/01]

34 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Defence if he has reviewed the height requirements for the Defence Forces; the proposals he has to make changes in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4057/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 February 2001

34 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Defence if he has reviewed the height requirements for the Defence Forces; the proposals he has to make changes in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4057/01]

98 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number of military installations throughout the country decommissioned by him in 1998 which have not been sold; the anticipated benefit to the Exchequer arising from such disposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4215/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 February 2001

98 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number of military installations throughout the country decommissioned by him in 1998 which have not been sold; the anticipated benefit to the Exchequer arising from such disposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4215/01]

97 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the total amount realised to date from the disposal of military installations at various locations which were closed down in 1998; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4214/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 February 2001

97 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the total amount realised to date from the disposal of military installations at various locations which were closed down in 1998; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4214/01]

92 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the disposal of a site (details supplied) in Dublin 8; if this site will be auctioned publicly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4170/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 February 2001

92 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the disposal of a site (details supplied) in Dublin 8; if this site will be auctioned publicly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4170/01]

88 Mr. Power asked the Minister for Defence the position in relation to his plans to dispose of the barracks in Kildare town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4151/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 February 2001

88 Mr. Power asked the Minister for Defence the position in relation to his plans to dispose of the barracks in Kildare town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4151/01]

45 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the sale of lands by his Department in regard to those barracks in respect of which announcements have already been made and any others that may be under negotiation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3999/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 February 2001

45 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the sale of lands by his Department in regard to those barracks in respect of which announcements have already been made and any others that may be under negotiation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3999/01]

33 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Defence the amount of revenue raised to date from the disposal of military barracks which were closed in July 1998. [3903/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 February 2001

33 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Defence the amount of revenue raised to date from the disposal of military barracks which were closed in July 1998. [3903/01]

78 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Defence if he will update reports on the risks to Irish and other soldiers from depleted uranium in Kosovo; and the initiatives he has taken to ensure that Irish soldiers are not exposed to depleted uranium during exercises, training or operations with either NATO'S Partnership for Peace or the EU's new Rapid Reaction Force. [4040/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 February 2001

78 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Defence if he will update reports on the risks to Irish and other soldiers from depleted uranium in Kosovo; and the initiatives he has taken to ensure that Irish soldiers are not exposed to depleted uranium during exercises, training or operations with either NATO'S Partnership for Peace or the EU's new Rapid Reaction Force. [4040/01]

63 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Defence if, in view of the concerns expressed that Irish personnel serving in Kosovo may have been exposed to depleted uranium, he will state the procedures being put in place to alert personnel where any such threat may arise; if he has satisfied himself that personnel have adequate protective equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4005/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 February 2001

63 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Defence if, in view of the concerns expressed that Irish personnel serving in Kosovo may have been exposed to depleted uranium, he will state the procedures being put in place to alert personnel where any such threat may arise; if he has satisfied himself that personnel have adequate protective equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4005/01]

58 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence the report of the Defence Forces delegation that visited Kosovo to determine whether Irish personnel serving there have been exposed to radiation from weapons containing depleted uranium; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4003/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 February 2001

58 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence the report of the Defence Forces delegation that visited Kosovo to determine whether Irish personnel serving there have been exposed to radiation from weapons containing depleted uranium; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4003/01]

32 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel who have served abroad and who have availed of the screening programme to determine if they had been exposed to radiation from weapons containing depleted uranium; the results of such tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4004/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 February 2001

32 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel who have served abroad and who have availed of the screening programme to determine if they had been exposed to radiation from weapons containing depleted uranium; the results of such tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4004/01]

31 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Defence the proposals he has to specifically target non-nationals for recruitment to the Defence Forces, especially having regard to the increasing multi-cultural nature of Irish society; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4020/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 February 2001

31 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Defence the proposals he has to specifically target non-nationals for recruitment to the Defence Forces, especially having regard to the increasing multi-cultural nature of Irish society; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4020/01]

30 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the claim by a person (details supplied) in County Galway who had an accident while on overseas duties; if the Department has admitted liability in this case; if his Department paid for the medical treatment for this member of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3914/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 February 2001

30 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the claim by a person (details supplied) in County Galway who had an accident while on overseas duties; if the Department has admitted liability in this case; if his Department paid for the medical treatment for this member of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3914/01]

29 Mr. Finucane asked the Minister for Defence the equipment modernisation programme of the Air Corps; the equipment to be provided out of the allocation of £55 million; the timescale for the delivery of the equipment; and the details of the equipment including helicopters and other equipment that will be delivered on a phased basis over a three year period. [3995/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 February 2001

29 Mr. Finucane asked the Minister for Defence the equipment modernisation programme of the Air Corps; the equipment to be provided out of the allocation of £55 million; the timescale for the delivery of the equipment; and the details of the equipment including helicopters and other equipment that will be delivered on a phased basis over a three year period. [3995/01]

91 Mr. Power asked the Minister for Defence the plans he has to make any changes in relation to the pensions of retired Army personnel following the publication of the report of the Commission on Public Service Pensions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4155/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 February 2001

91 Mr. Power asked the Minister for Defence the plans he has to make any changes in relation to the pensions of retired Army personnel following the publication of the report of the Commission on Public Service Pensions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4155/01]

28 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence in view of the fact that the recent report on pensions made no reference to the inclusion of the military service allowance in calculating pensions of members of the Defence Forces who retired between 1974 and 1990, his plans to rectify this anomaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4027/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 February 2001

28 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence in view of the fact that the recent report on pensions made no reference to the inclusion of the military service allowance in calculating pensions of members of the Defence Forces who retired between 1974 and 1990, his plans to rectify this anomaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4027/01]

27 Mr. Finucane asked the Minister for Defence if full medical screening has been given to the 312 Irish soldiers who served in peacekeeping missions in Kosovo in order to alleviate any concerns of the soldiers who served in the Balkans regarding the linkage between depleted uranium and cancer. [3993/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 February 2001

27 Mr. Finucane asked the Minister for Defence if full medical screening has been given to the 312 Irish soldiers who served in peacekeeping missions in Kosovo in order to alleviate any concerns of the soldiers who served in the Balkans regarding the linkage between depleted uranium and cancer. [3993/01]

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the upcoming trip of President George W. Bush to Mexico to meet with the newly elected President Vicente Fox, and with respect to future cooperative efforts between the United States and Mexico.

United States · United States Congress · 14 February 2001

Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should work with the Government of Mexico to advance bilateral cooperation and should seek to: (1) encourage economic growth and development to benefit both the United States and Mexico; (2) strengthen cooperation between the United States and Mexican military and law enforcement entities for the purpose of addressing common threats to security; (3) provide assistance to Mexico, upon request, in support of President Vicente Fox's plan to reform Mexico's judicial system and combat corruption and to strengthen democratic institutions; (4) develop a common strategy to address undocumented and documented immigration and to fight the illicit drug trade by reducing demand; (5) encourage bilateral and multilateral environmental protection activities; (6) obtain the support of the Mexican Government to assist the Government of Colombia in achieving a peaceful political resolution to the conflict in Colombia; and (7) review the current illicit drug certification process and consider other evaluation mechanisms.

Veterans' Compensation Equity Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 14 February 2001

Veterans' Compensation Equity Act of 2001 - Permits service-disabled former military personnel who are retired with 20 or more years of creditable service and are age 65 or older to be paid both military retired pay and veterans' disability compensation.

Safe Classrooms Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 14 February 2001

Safe Classrooms Act of 2001 - Amends the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to authorize school personnel to discipline (including expel or suspend), in the same manner in which such personnel may discipline a child without a disability, a child with a disability who commits specified school-related weapon or drug offenses. (Thus provides an exception to current IDEA procedural safeguards that require placement in an alternative educational setting.) Authorizes such personnel to modify the disciplinary action on a case-by-case basis. Permits assertion of a defense that the offense was committed unintentionally or innocently. Allows the local educational agency (LEA) responsible for providing educational services to a child with a disability who is expelled or suspended under this Act to choose to continue to provide educational services to such child; but specifies that an LEA that so chooses to continue to provide services: (1) is not required by IDEA to provide such child with a free appropriate public education, or any particular level of service; and (2) has discretion as to the location where it provides the services.

Veterans Comprehensive Hepatitis C Health Care Act

United States · United States Congress · 14 February 2001

Veterans Comprehensive Hepatitis C Health Care Act - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, during the first year after the enactment of this Act, to provide a blood test for the Hepatitis C virus to: (1) each veteran who served on active military duty during the Vietnam era, or who is considered to be "at risk," and who is enrolled to receive veterans' medical care and requests such care or is otherwise receiving a physical examination or any other care or treatment from the Secretary; and (2) any other veteran who requests such test. Requires the Secretary, after such period, to provide such test to any veteran who requests it. Requires the Secretary to provide followup tests and appropriate treatment for any veteran who tests positive. Prohibits a copayment from being charged for such treatment. Provides funding for Department Hepatitis C detection and treatment programs, beginning with FY 2001. Directs the Secretary to: (1) develop and implement a standardized Department policy with respect to such virus; and (2) annually take appropriate outreach actions to notify untested veterans. Directs the Secretary to establish at least one and no more than three additional Hepatitis C centers of excellence within the Department health care network. Provides funding.

Persian Gulf War Illness Compensation Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 14 February 2001

Persian Gulf War Illness Compensation Act of 2001 - Amends a veterans' benefits program of compensation for disabilities occurring in veterans of the Persian Gulf War to: (1) require such disabilities, to be compensable, to occur before December 31, 2011, or such later date as prescribed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; (2) define an "undiagnosed illness" in such veterans as one manifested by specified symptoms or signs the cause, etiology, or origin of which cannot be specifically and definitely identified; and (3) include an undiagnosed illness having such a symptom or sign within the presumption of being service-connected and therefore treatable as a service-connected disability.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to change the effective date for paid-up coverage under the military Survivor Benefit Plan from October 1, 2008, to October 1, 2002.

United States · United States Congress · 14 February 2001

Amends Federal provisions relating to the military Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) to change from October 1, 2008, to October 1, 2002, the effective date on or after which no reduction may be made in the retired pay of an SBP participant for any month after the later of: (1) the 360th month for which such pay was so reduced; and (2) the month during which the participant attains 70 years of age.

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of the Armyto establish a combat artillery medal.

United States · United States Congress · 14 February 2001

Directs the Secretary of the Army to issue a combat artillery medal to each person who, while a member of the Army artillery branch, participated in combat after April 5, 1917.

Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the upcoming trip of President George W. Bush to Mexico to meet with newly elected President Vicente Fox, and with respect to future cooperative efforts between the United States and Mexico.

United States · United States Congress · 14 February 2001

Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should work with the Government of Mexico to advance bilateral cooperation and should seek to: (1) encourage economic growth and development; (2) strengthen cooperation between military and law enforcement entities to address common threats to security; (3) provide assistance in support of President Vicente Fox's plan to reform Mexico's judicial system and combat corruption and to strengthen democratic institutions; (4) develop a common strategy to address immigration and to fight the illicit drug trade; (5) encourage bilateral and multilateral environmental protection activities; (6) obtain the support of the Mexican Government to assist the Government of Colombia in achieving a peaceful political resolution to the conflict in Colombia; and (7) review the current illicit drug certification process and consider other evaluation mechanisms.

Military Retirees Survivor Benefits Protection Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 13 February 2001

Military Retirees Survivor Benefits Protection Act of 2001 - Amends Federal provisions concerning military annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) to: (1) increase the SBP annuity for beneficiaries age 62 or older from 35 to 55 percent of the base amount of military retired pay; and (2) repeal the Supplemental Survivor Benefit Plan program.

Fairness to Local Contractors Act

United States · United States Congress · 13 February 2001

Fairness to Local Contractors Act - Amends Federal defense procurement law to require a bidder or offeror, to be considered a responsible bidder or offeror for the construction of a public building, facility, or work, to submit a tax clearance (a document stating that such entity is in compliance with all State tax laws) from the State in which the contract is to be performed. Requires the head of a Federal agency to withhold the final payment under such a contract until the contractor submits both a tax clearance and a certification of compliance with all State laws concerning payments to employees under such contract. Authorizes an agency head to: (1) withhold from any contractor payments amounts necessary to pay any State tax liability due under such contract; and (2) pay such amount directly to such State. Directs the Secretary of Defense to require a contractor to be licensed if the State in which a construction contract is to be performed requires such a license. Requires revision of the Federal Acquisition Regulation to explain the general excise tax law of Hawaii.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to prescribe alternative payment mechanisms for the payment of annual enrollment fees under the TRICARE program of the military health care system.

United States · United States Congress · 13 February 2001

Directs the Secretary of Defense to permit persons who enroll in the TRICARE program (a managed health care program of the armed forces) to pay their annual enrollment fees on a monthly basis and to establish mechanisms to provide for payment of such fees through: (1) a deduction from military retired or retainer pay; (2) a deduction from monthly social security benefits; and (3) an electronic funds transfer from a checking or savings account. Requires the Secretary to enter into an agreement with the Commissioner of Social Security and the Secretary of the Treasury to conduct the Social Security deduction mechanism in the same manner as provided for the monthly deduction of Medicare premiums.

Leonard Kravitz Jewish War Veterans Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 13 February 2001

Leonard Kravitz Jewish War Veterans Act of 2001 - Directs the Secretary of each military department to review the service records of each Jewish American veteran (World War II or later) who was awarded the Distinguished Service, Navy, or Air Force Cross, or whose name is submitted for such purpose by the Jewish American War Veterans of the United States of America, in order to determine whether such veteran should be awarded the Medal of Honor. Authorizes such Medal to be awarded upon recommendation of the Secretary concerned.

For the relief of Mrs. Florence Narusewicz of Erie, Pennsylvania.

United States · United States Congress · 13 February 2001

Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to pay a specified sum to Florence Narusewicz which represents the amount of an award for a disability incurred by her husband, during active military service in World War II, which was paid to him in two installment checks neither of which could be deposited or cashed by her after his death.

Defense Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2001

United States · United States Congress · 13 February 2001

Defense Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2001 - Makes emergency supplemental appropriations for the Department of Defense for FY 2001 for: (1) active and reserve military personnel; (2) operation and maintenance; (3) procurement; (4) shipbuilding and conversion; (5) the Defense Health Program; and (6) military family housing. Designates each amount appropriated as an emergency requirement pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act).

Die Bundeswehr der Zukunft, Feinausplanung und Stationierung (G-SIG: 14001644)

Germany · German Bundestag · 9 February 2001

Reform der Bundeswehr: Verbesserung der Attraktivität des Dienstes, Modernisierung des Material- und Ausrüstungskonzepts, Nutzung moderner Managementmethoden, Entwicklung der Haushaltsausgaben (Epl 14), Senkung der Betriebskosten, Modernisierung der Bundeswehrverwaltungen, Reduzierung des Personalumfangs der Bundeswehr, Stationierungs-und Standortentscheidungen und ihre sozialverträgliche Umsetzung

Krankheitsfälle von Soldaten im Wahlkreis Kiel durch urangehärtete Munition und Radaranlagen der Bundeswehr (G-SIG: 14042726)

Germany · German Bundestag · 9 February 2001

Fehlende Mittel im Haushalt des BMVg zur Modernisierung der Bundeswehr (G-SIG: 14052725)

Germany · German Bundestag · 9 February 2001

Ergebnis der Nachbereitung des Entwurfs über die Feinausplanung und Stationierung der Bundeswehr in Bayern, insbesondere im Regierungsbezirk Schwaben; Verbleib des Jagdbombergeschwaders 34 "Allgäu" in Memmingerberg (G-SIG: 14042841)

Germany · German Bundestag · 9 February 2001

Verschiebung der Vorlage des Material- und Ausrüstungskonzepts der Bundeswehr auf voraussichtlich Ende März 2001 (G-SIG: 14042839)

Germany · German Bundestag · 9 February 2001

Finanzierung der Kosten für vorzeitige Zurruhesetzungen von Arbeitern und Angestellten der Bundeswehr sowie Höhe der Ausgaben für bereits beschlossene Besoldungs- und Tariferhöhungen in 2001 (G-SIG: 14052734)

Germany · German Bundestag · 9 February 2001

A bill to authorize the conveyance of a segment of the Loring Petroleum Pipeline, Maine, and related easements.

United States · United States Congress · 8 February 2001

Directs the Secretary of the Air Force to convey to the Loring Development Authority the segment of the Loring Petroleum (POL) Pipeline that runs between the Searsport terminal and Bangor Air National Guard Base and that was not previously conveyed following the closure of Loring Air Force Base.

Veterans Travel Fairness Act

United States · United States Congress · 8 February 2001

Veterans Travel Fairness Act - Makes the rate of reimbursement for private vehicle travel under the beneficiary travel program of the Department of Veterans Affairs equal to the rate for private vehicle reimbursement for Federal employees.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to revise the effective date for certain awards of dependency and indemnity compensation made by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to survivors of veterans who died during the Vietnam era or later, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 8 February 2001

Removes the prohibition against making the effective date for the award of veterans' dependency and indemnity compensation with respect to veterans who died during the Vietnam era and thereafter retroactive for more than one year from the date of application or determination of entitlement, instead allowing such date to be fixed in accordance with the facts found.