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Bill· SS. 176 (93rd)referred

World War I Pension Act

United States · United States Congress · 4 January 1973

World War I Pension Act - Increases non service-connected disability pensions of World War I veterans, their widows and children, by 10 percent. Increases the monthly rate payable to any World War I veteran for regular aid and attendance by $15 and increases the monthly rate for such veterans with permanent and total disability by $6 a month. Provides that the monthly rate to which any child or children of a veteran of World War I shall be increased by $8 in the case of one child and by $1 for each additional child. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 521(b), (c), (d), (e), 542)

Bill· SS. 153 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend section 405 of title 37, US code, relating to the payment of a per diem with respect to dependents of certain members of the uniformed services while on duty outside the US.

United States · United States Congress · 4 January 1973

Provides for the payment of a per diem for travel and transporation to a member of the armed forces who is assigned to a duty station in a restricted area outside the United States if, in connection with the assignment, his dependents move to his legal residence and the residence is in Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, or a territory or possession of the United States. (Amends 37 U.S.C. 405)

Bill· SS. 160 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend title 37, US Code, in order to provide a special bonus for members of the armed forces of the US who were held as prisoners of war during the Vietnam era.

United States · United States Congress · 4 January 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· SS. 129 (93rd)referred

A bill to establish limits on the assignment of a member of the armed forces to a combat zone, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 4 January 1973

Establishes limits on the assignment of a member of the armed forces to a combat zone. Provides that no member of the armed forces shall be assigned to duty in a combat zone if a member of his immediate family was killed in action while serving in the armed forces or if a member of his immediate family is serving in a combat zone, unless such member volunteers for such duty.

Bill· SS. 125 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend title 37, US Codes, to provide for the procurement and retention of judge advocates and law specialists officers for the armed forces.

United States · United States Congress · 4 January 1973

Provides for the procurement and retention of judge advocates and law specialist officers for the Armed Forces by creating special pay schedules for such officers. Provides special pay for lawyers and continuation pay for lawyers who reenlist for at least 3 years. Sets the incentive pay at $50 per month for grades 0-1 through 0-3; $150 per month for grades 0-4 and 0-5; and $200 per month for grades 0-6 and above. Provides that the continuation pay would be paid to those judge advocates who extend their service on active duty for at least 3 years but not more than 6 years, at the rate of 2 month's pay for each additional year that he agrees to remain on active duty. Provides that the bonus is payable upon the completion of 4 years' active duty. (Adds 37 U.S.C. 302a, 311a)

Bill· SS. 147 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend chapter 34 of title 38, US code, to extend the time period within which veterans may be entitled to educational assistance under such chapter after their discharge or release from active duty.

United States · United States Congress · 4 January 1973

Authorizes the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to extend the time period (for not more than four years) within which veterans may be entitled to educational assistance after their discharge or release from active duty. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 1662(a))

Law· SS. 59 (93rd)open

Veterans Health Care Expansion Act of 1973

United States · United States Congress · 4 January 1973

Veterans Health Care Expansion Act - Title I: Hospital, Domicilliary, and Medical Care Benefits - Extends the definition of "private facilities" for which the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs contracts in order to provide hospital care to include facilities for the wife or child of a veteran who has a total disability, permanent in nature, resulting from a service connected disability, and the widow or child of a veteran who died from such a disability. Includes in the term "hospital care" mental health services, consultation, professional counseling, and training of a veteran or dependent, or survivor if the veteran has no dependents, as may be necessary or appropriate to the effective treatment and rehabilitation of such individual. Adds home health services which the Administrator deems appropriate for the effective and economical treatment of a disability of a veteran, or dependent, or survivor, to the definition of the term "medical services." Extends to all veterans hospital or nursing home care if such veteran is unable to defray the expenses of the necessary care. Allows the Administrator to furnish hospital or nursing home care to the wife or child of a veteran who has a total disability, permanent in nature from a service connected disability, and the widow or child of a veteran who died from such a disability. Permits the Administrator to furnish medical services for any disability on an outpatient or ambulatory basis to persons already described in this act and to any veteran who has a service connected disability rated at eighty percent or more. Authorizes the Administrator, under such regulations as he might prescribe, to reimburse veterans entitled to hospital care as medical services for the reasonable value of such care or services for which such veterans have made payment from sources other than the Veterans' Administration. (Adds 38 U.S.C. 628) Authorizes the President to assist the Republic of the Philippines in providing medical care and treatment for Commonwealth Army veterans and new Philippine Scouts under certain conditions. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 631) Provides that the President may authorize the Administrator to enter into a contract with the Veterans Memorial Hospital, with the approval of the appropriate department of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines under which the United States: (1) will pay for hospital care in the Republic of the Philippines, or for medical services which shall be provided either in Veterans' Administration facilities, or by contract, or otherwise, by the Administrator in accordance with the conditions and limitations applicable generally to beneficiaries under this title, for Commonwealth Army veterans determined by the Administrator to be in need of such hospital care or medical services for service-connected disabilities; (2) will pay for hospital care at the Veterans Memorial Hospital for Commonwealth Army veterans determined by the Administrator to need such care for non-service-connected disabilities if they are unable to defray the expenses of necessary hospital care; and (3) will pay for hospital care, determined by the Administrator to be necessary, at the Veterans Memorial Hospital for new Philippine Scouts for service-connected disabilities and for non-service-connected disabilities, if they enlisted before July 4, 1946, and if they are unable to defray the expenses of necessary hospital care. Provides that the total of the payments authorized shall not exceed $2,000,000 for any one fiscal year ending before 1978. Authorizes to be appropriated for each fiscal year ending with fiscal year 1978, $100,000 to be used for the education and training of health service personnel at the hospital, and for the upgrading of equipment and in rehabilitating the physical plant and facilities of such hospital. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 632) Authorizes the Administrator to carry out a comprehensive program providing sickle cell anemia screening, counseling, and treatment and to carry out research and research training in the diagnosis, treatment, and control of sickle cell anemia based upon such screening examinations and treatment. Requires the Administrator to include such information in his annual report to Congress. (Adds 38 U.S.C. 651-654) Title II: Amendments to Chapter 73 of Title 38, United States Code Relating to the Department of Medicine and Surgery - Authorizes the Administrator to carry out a major program of recruitment training, and employment of veterans with various medical military occupation specialties in order to provide a complete medical and hospital service for the medical care and treatment of veterans and to assist in providing an adequate supply of health manpower to the nation. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 4101(b)) Establishes pay schedules for Assistant Chief Medical Directors, physicians and dentists, and nurses. Provides criteria on which nurses are to receive additional compensation. Enumerates restrictions on physicians, dentists, and nurses, including requirements that no such person may: (1) assume responsibility for the medical care of any patient other than a patient admitted for treatment at a Veterans' Administration facility, except in those cases where the individual, upon request and with the approval of the Chief Medical Director, assumes such responsibilities to assist communities or medical practice groups to meet medical needs which would not otherwise be available for a period not to exceed one hundred and eighty calendar days, which may be extended by the Chief Medical Director for additional periods not to exceed one hundred and eighty calendar days each; (2) teach or provide consultative services at any affiliated institution if such teaching or consultation will, because of its nature or duration, conflict with his responsibilities under this title; and (3) perform, in the course of carrying out his responsibilities under this title, professional services for the purpose of generating money for any fund or account which is maintained by an affiliated institution for the benefit of such institution, or for his personal benefit, or both. Provides that temporary full-time appointments of personnel, other than physicians, dentists, and nurses, shall not exceed one year. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 4114(a)(3)(A)) Provides that the Administrator may contract with one or more hospitals, medical schools, or medical installations having hospital facilities and participating with the Veterans' Administration in the training of interns or residents to provide for the central administration of stipend payments, provision of fringe benefits, and maintenance of records for such interns and residents by the designation of one such institution to serve as a central administrative agency for this purpose. Permits the Administrator to pay to such designated agency, without regard to any other law or regulation governing the expenditure of Government moneys either in advance or in arrears, all amount to cover the costs for the period such intern or resident serves in a Veterans' Administration hospital. (Adds 38 U.S.C. 4114(b)(2)) Title III: Amendments to Chapter 81 of Title 38, United States Code - Acquisition and Operation of Hospital and Domicilliary Facilities; Procurement and Supply - Requires the Administrator to provide for no less than an average of 98,500 operating beds in Veterans' Administration Hospitals and to maintain an average daily patient census in such beds of no less than 85,500 in any fiscal year. Authorizes the Administrator to establish and operate not less than eight thousand beds for the furnishing of nursing home care to eligible veterans over which the Administrator has direct and exclusive jurisdiction. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 5001(a)) Requires the Administrator to appoint an Advisory Committee on Structural Safety of Veterans' Administration Facilities to advise him on all matters of structural safety in the construction and remodeling of Veterans' Administration facilities. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 5001(b)) Title IV: Miscellaneous Amendments to Title 38 United States Code - Specifies certain miscellaneous amendments to title 38 of the United States Code. Title V: Effective Dates - Specifies the dates on which the provisions of this act shall become effective.

Bill· HRH.R. 1306 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code to provide that one-half of any social security benefit increases provided for by Public Law 92-336 be disregarded in determining eligibility for pension or compensation under such title.

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973

Provides that there shall not be counted, in determining the annual income of a parent entitled to dependency and indemnity compensation upon the death of a veteran, one-half of any increase in monthly insurance benefits payable to him under title II (Old-Age, Survivors' and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act, the Railroad Retirement Act of 1935 or the Railroad Retirement Act of 1937 which resulted solely from the enactment of Public Law 92-336 or Public Law 92-460. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 415) Provides that there shall not be counted, in determining the annual income of an individual entitled to a veteran's pension for non-service connected disability or death, one-half of any increase in monthly insurance benefits payable to him under title II (Old-Age, Survivors' and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act which resulted solely from the enactment of Public Law 92-336. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 503)

Bill· HRH.R. 1305 (93rd)referred

World War I Pension Act

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 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. 1265 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to permit the recomputation or retired pay of certain members and former members of the Armed Forces.

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 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, and who became or will become entitled to receive retired pay based upon age, length of service, or physical disability under provisions of the Career Compensation Act of 1949, shall be computed at current active duty pay rates and increased to reflect later changes in applicable pay rates.

Bill· HRH.R. 1226 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend section 109 of title 38, United States Code, to provide benefits for members of the Armed Forces of nations allied with the United States in World War I or World War II.

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973

Provides that any person who: (1) served in the active service in the armed forces of any government allied with the United States in World War I or in World War II; (2) is a lawful resident of the United States and has been a lawful resident of the United States for at least ten years; and (3) during such service was a member of forces which actually participated in armed conflict with an enemy of the United States; shall be entitled to hospital and domiciliary care, medical services, and educational benefits within the United States to the same extent as if such service had been performed in the Armed Forces of the United States unless such person is entitled to payment for equivalent care and services or educational benefit under a program established by such allied government for persons who served in its armed forces in World War I or in World War II. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 109)

Bill· HRH.R. 1276 (93rd)referred

A bill to provide for determination through judicial proceedings of claims for compensating 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, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973

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

Bill· HRH.R. 1227 (93rd)referred

Vietnam Era Veterans Reemployment Act

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973

Vietnam Era Veterans' Reemployment Act - States that the purposes of this Act are to provide financial assistance to encourage both the public and private sectors to develop transitional employment opportunities for Vietnam era veterans, and to make temporary job opportunities available within the Federal Government for those veterans who are not accomodated under employment programs developed with such assistance. Provides that the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs shall enter into arrangements with eligible States, local governments, Indian tribes, public or private nonprofit agencies, and private corporations to make financial assistance available for providing public service and other type transitional employment program assisted under this Act to be designed with a view toward developing new careers and providing opportunities for continued training. Makes provisions for applications for funds and for the distribution of such funds among the States corresponding to the number of Vietnam veterans in each State. Requires that programs assisted under this Act shall not result in the displacement of currently employed workers, or substitute public service jobs for existing federally assisted jobs. Provides that such programs pay the minimum wage and afford workmen's compensation protection to workers. Requires Vietnam veterans applying to have made reasonable efforts to secure employment in the private sector. Prohibits any type of discrimination under this Act. Provides for temporary employment of Vietnam era veterans by Federal agencies. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the purposes and programs of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 1187 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend title 37 of the United States Code in order to provide certain enlisted members and commissioned officers of the Armed Forces with transportation to and from the homes of their next of kin.

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973

Provides that each enlisted member or commissioned officer of an armed force, who has received special pay while on active duty outside of the United States and is authorized a leave to return to his home or for rest and relaxation, shall be entitled to transportation from his duty station to the home of his spouse, or to the home of his parent or parents, and return transportation from such home to his new duty station. Provides that such transportation shall be in addition to any other benefits to which an enlisted member or a commissioned officer is entitled.

Bill· HRH.R. 1201 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend section 3287 of title, United States Code, to authorize the crediting of prior active commissioned service in any Armed Force to officers appointed in the Regular Army.

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973

Authorizes the crediting of prior active commissioned service in any armed force to officers appointed in the Regular Army for the purpose of determining grade, seniority, and eligibility for promotion. (Amends 10 U.S.C. 3287(a))

Bill· HRH.R. 1158 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code to provide that any 5-year level premium term plan policy of U.S. Government life insurance shall be deemed paid when premiums paid in, less dividends, equal the amount of the policy.

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973

Provides that any five-year level premium term plan policy of United States Government life insurance paid in, less dividends, equal the amount of the policy. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 745)

Bill· HRH.R. 1155 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code to provide a special pension for veterans of World War I and their widows.

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973

Provides a special pension for veterans of World War I computed at the rate of $5 for every month served in the Armed Services plus $10 per month for service overseas but not to exceed $150 per month. Provides pensions for widows of such veterans at one-half the monthly rate as computed above. (Adds 38 U.S.C. 571-573)

Bill· HRH.R. 1134 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code to provide that any social security benefit increases provided for by Public Law 92-336 be disregarded in determining eligibility for pension or compensation under such title.

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973

Provides that there shall not be counted, in determining the annual income of a parent entitled to dependency and indemnity compensation upon the death of a Veteran any increase in monthly insurance benefits payable to him under title II (Old-Age, Survivors' and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act, the Railroad Retirement Act of 1935 or the Railroad Retirement Act of 1937 which resulted solely from the enactment of Public Law 92-336 or Public Law 92-460. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 415) Provides that there shall not be counted, in determining the annual income of an individual entitled to a veterans pension for non-service connected disability or death increase in monthly insurance benefits payable to him under title II (Old-Age, Survivors' and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act which resulted solely from the enactment of Public Law 92-336 or Public Law 92-460. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 503)

Bill· HRH.R. 1169 (93rd)referred

Defense Facilities and Industrial Security Act

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973

Defense Facilities and Industrial Security Act - Authorizes the Federal Government to institute measures for the protection of defense production and of classified information released to industry against acts of subversion. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to designate the following facilities as defense facilities: (1) facilities engaged in important classified military projects; (2) facilities producing important weapons, or defense systems, their subassemblies and components; (3) facilities producing basic material and raw material which are essential to the support of military production or mobilization programs and in limited supply; or (4) important utility and service facilities whose disruption or damage would seriously delay essential services in times of emergency or substantially affect the national defense capability. Provides that with respect to any educational institution only that part which is engaged in a classified military project shall be designated as a defense facility. Authorizes the President to issue such regulations and to prescribe such procedures as may be necessary for determining eligibility and authorization for access of individuals and for controlling such access to positions, places, or areas of employment in defense facilities which the Secretary of Defense determines to be sensitive. Prescribes specific standards and procedures for designation, by the Secretary of Defense under Presidential regulations, of selected facilities as "defense facilities." Requires the Secretary to give an opportunity both to management and labor to be heard with respect to the designation of any such facility. Requires the Secretary of Defense to designate the positions, places, and areas of employment in any defense facility which he determines to be sensitive. Establishes explicit hearing procedures for determining eligibility for access to, or control of, sensitive positions and classified information. Authorizes the President to suspend or revoke access to a sensitive position or to classified information prior to hearing, provided that the applicant is given prompt notice of the reasons for the action taken against him and thereafter, on request, a hearing is held in accordance with the applicable procedures. Requires a separation of the investigative or prosecution function from the decision function. Authorizes exclusion of the general public from the whole or any part of proceedings and hearings conducted under provisions of the bill, except that the hearings shall be public if the person requesting a hearing so demands. Requires the President to establish programs for the special training of personnel assigned or authorized for the execution of their duties under the title. Directs the President, in accordance with such regulations as he may prescribe, to provide for the reimbursement of all or any part of an applicant's net loss of earnings resulting directly from the suspension, denial, or revocation of access clearance pursuant to the provisions of this title. Authorizes the issuance of compulsory process for the attendance of witnesses and production of papers at any stage of any inquiry, investigation, or proceeding. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to establish area restrictions and prohibitions limiting access to defense facilities, and facilities to which classified information is released, against intrusion by unauthorized persons. Provides that with respect to educational institutions, such area restrictions and prohibitions shall be limited to those areas directly involved in classified military projects. Authorizes the President to develop a voluntary program, in cooperation with business, labor, and other interested persons, to protect facilities of importance to defense mobilization against sabotage, espionage, acts of subversion, and other destructive acts and omissions. Denies jurisdiction to courts at any time to issue any injunction that would have the effect of granting or continuing access to sensitive positions in defense facilities or to classified information in cases where such access has been denied, suspended, or revoked pursuant to this Act. Provides that no court shall have jurisdiction of any other action or proceeding on the complaint of any person adversely affected except after prior exhaustion of the administrative remedies authorized by the Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 1157 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code to provide that any 5-year level premium term plan policy of national service life insurance shall be deemed paid when premiums paid in less dividends, equal the amount of the policy.

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973

Provides that any five-year level premium term plan policy of national service life insurance for veterans shall be deemed paid when premiums paid in, less dividends, equal the amount of the policy. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 705)

Bill· HRH.R. 1133 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend section 351 of title 38, United States Code, to enlarge the class of persons entitled to benefits thereunder to include veterans suffering injury or death as a result of natural disaster occurring while they undergo treatment in a Veterans' Administration facility, and the dependents of such veterans.

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973

Increases the class of persons entitled to Veterans benefits for disability or injury while undergoing various treatment of vocational rehabilitation administered by the Veterans' Administration including veterans suffering injury or death as a result of natural disaster occurring while they undergo treatment in a Veterans' Administration facility, and the dependents of such veterans. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 351)

Bill· HRH.R. 871 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend section 1124(c) of title 10, United States Code, to remove the restriction that a member of the Armed Forces must be on active duty to be eligible for the payment of a cash award for a suggestion, invention, or scientific achievement.

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973

Removes the restriction that a member of the armed forces must be on active duty to be eligible for the payment of a cash reward for a suggestion, invention, or scientific achievement. (Amends 10 U.S.C. 1124(c))

Bill· HRH.R. 1079 (93rd)referred

A bill to require the Department of Defense to determine disposal dates and methods of disposing of certain military material.

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973

Requires the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Secretary of the military departments, to make a complete inventory of all existing munitions, chemical, biological, and radiological warfare agents, and other military material the ultimate disposition of which will present any danger to man, or to the environment, and with respect to each item on such inventory, determine the date beyond which such item cannot be safely retained, and determine the best means of disposing of such item. Provides that the inventory, and the disposition date, and method of disposition of each item thereon required by this Act shall be submitted to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. States that prior to the acquisition after the date of enactment of this Act of any munitions, chemical, biological, or radiological warfare agent, or other military material the ultimate disposition of which (other than for the purpose for which acquired) will present a danger to man or to the environment, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Secretaries of the military departments, shall, with respect to such munition, agent, or material, fix the date beyond which such munition, agent, or material cannot be safely retained, and determine the best means of disposing of such munitions, agent, or material. Requires all such information to be submitted to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and to Congress prior to the acquisition of such munition, agent, or material.

Bill· HRH.R. 1077 (93rd)referred

A bill to provide for the treatment of members of the Armed Forces who are narcotics addicts.

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973

Provides that each member of the Armed Forces shall be examined in an Armed Forces medical facility near the time of his scheduled release from active duty for the purpose of determining whether or not he is a narcotic addict. Provides that if any member is, as a result of such examination, found to be a narcotic addict, such member shall not be released from active duty and shall be immediately placed in an Armed Forces hospital for treatment of his addition, or the custody of the Suregeon General of the Public Health Service for treatment of his addiction in a hospital of the Service. Provides that such an addict may be released from active duty if he gives assurances that he will undergo private treatment for his addiction.

Bill· HRH.R. 1038 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code so as to provide that monthly social security benefit payments under the Railroad Retirement Act of 1937 shall not be included as income for purpose of determining eligibility for a veteran's or widow's pension.

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973

Provides that monthly social security title II (Old-Age, Survivors', and Disability Insurance) benefit payments and annuity and pension payments under the Railroad Retirement Act of 1937 shall not be included as income for the purpose of determining eligibility for a veteran's or widow's pension for a non-service-connected disability or for the death of the veteran.

Bill· HRH.R. 1043 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend section 109 of title 38, United States Code, to provide benefits for members of the armed forces of nations allied with the United States in World War I or World War II.

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973

Provides that any person who served in the active service in the armed forces of any ally of the United States during World War I and II and who has been a resident of the United States for at least 10 years and who during such period served in armed conflict with an enemy of the United States shall be entitled to hospital and domicilary care, medical services, vocation,al rehabilitation and home, farm, and business loans to the same extent as if he had served in the armed forces of the United States. (Adds 38 U.S.C. 109(c))

Bill· HRH.R. 1039 (93rd)referred

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 to receive compensation concurrently with retired pay, without deduction from either.

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973

Permits service-connected disabled veterans, whose disability is rated thirty percent or more in degree disabling, and who are retired members of the uniformed services to receive disability compensation concurrently with retired pay, without deduction from either. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 3104(a))

Bill· HRH.R. 1080 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Maritime Academy Act of 1958 in order to authorize the Secretary of the Navy to appoint students at State maritime academies and colleges as Reserve midshipmen in the U.S. Navy.

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 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. 1076 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend title 10 of the United States Code to establish procedures providing members of the Armed Forces redress of grievances arising from acts of brutality or other cruelties, and acts which abridge or deny rights guaranteed to them by the Constitution of the United States, suffered by them while serving in the Armed Forces.

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973

Provides procedures for redressing grievances of members of the Armed Forces. Prohibits and makes punishable by confinement the following acts when committed by a member of the Armed Forces: the maintenance of unsafe and unsanitary military penal facilities; brutal treatment or cruel and unusal punishment of a prisoner in a military penal facility; brutal treatment of another member of the Armed Forces under color of duty; and denial of constitutional rights to another member of the Armed Forces. Creates a United States Military Justice Commission, to be composed of 11 Presidential appointees and headed by a Chairman, who will be responsible for all administrative operations of the Commission. Establishes the position of Commission General Counsel, who will have final authority with respect to the investigation of complaints. Gives the Commission jurisdiction to determine complaints concerning the offenses listed above, and to adjudge punishment for the violation. Gives the commission the discretion to initiate investigations to determine whether violations have occurred. Prescribes the procedure for filing complaints, for the Commission's action on a complaint, and pretrial and trial procedure. Grants the Commission exclusive jurisdiction over the violations listed above, except for the authority of the United States civil courts to grant writs of habeas corpus. Provides for an annual review and study of the operation of these provisions. Establishes a United States Court of Military Grievances, to consist of 3 judges appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. Provides that the Court will review the record in cases where a Commission sentence affects a general or flag officer; cases decided by the Commission and sent to the Court for review; and cases decided by the Commission on which the Court grants review. Permits the Court to order a rehearing or dismiss the charges.

Bill· HRH.R. 1060 (93rd)referred

A bill to enable the mothers and widows of deceased members of the Armed Forces now interred in cemeteries outside the continental limits of the United States to make a pilgrimage to such cemeteries.

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973

Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to arrange pilgrimages to enable mothers and widows of deceased members of the Armed Forces who died while in the U.S. Armed Forces between December 7, 1941, and December 31, 1946, and are now interred in foreign cemeteries to visit such cemeteries. Sets forth conditions to be met before making such pilgrimages.

Bill· HRH.R. 961 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code so as to entitle veterans 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.

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973

Authorizes the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to pay to each veteran of World War I who meets service requirements a specified pension. Provides for pension payments to the widow, or to the children of World War I veterans if there is no widow. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 512, 536, 537)

Bill· HRH.R. 901 (93rd)referred

A bill to provide for the establishment of a national cemetery in San Bernardino County in the State of California.

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973

Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to establish a national cemetery at a location to be selected by him in San Bernardino County in the State of California, and to acquire, by donation, purchase, condemnation, or otherwise, such land as may be required for the establishment of such national cemetery. Directs the Secretary of the Army to provide for the care and maintenance of such national cemetery.

Bill· HRH.R. 862 (93rd)referred

Veterans' Comprehensive Education Act

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973

Veterans' Comprehensive Education Act - Provides that, in the case of any eligible veteran who is pursuing a program of education or training at an approved educational or training institution on a half-time or more basis, the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs shall pay directly to the educational or training institution on behalf of such eligible veteran, not to exceed $4,000 for an ordinary school year, the cost of educational expenses which similarly circumstanced nonveterans enrolled in the same courses are required to pay. Authorizes subsistence payments to veterans based on the number of dependents such veteran has. Provides that an educational assistance allowance shall be paid to each eligible individual pursuing a program of education while on active duty, to an eligible veteran pursuing a program of education on less than a half-time basis or exclusively by correspondence, to a veteran pursuing a program of flight training, or to a veteran pursuing a program of apprenticeship or other on-job training. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 1681) Provides that no tuition assistance shall be paid to an educational or training institution on behalf of an eligible veteran under this Act until the Administrator of the Veterans' Administration shall have received from such institution a certification of the actual enrollment of the eligible veteran at such institution, along with specified information concerning such enrollment. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 1682)

Bill· HRH.R. 859 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code to permit certain active duty for training to be counted as active duty for purposes of entitlement to educational benefits under chapter 34 of such title.

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973

Permits periods of less than six months spent on active duty for training to be counted as active duty for purposes of entitlement to educational benefits for those eligible veterans who served in designated combat zones after August 4, 1964, following such training.

Bill· HRH.R. 861 (93rd)referred

A bill to create a rebuttable presumption that a disability of a veteran of any war or certain other military service is service connected under certain circumstances.

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973

Provides that, for the purpose of this Act, the disability of any veteran of a war or of service after January 31, 1955, shall be deemed to be service-connected if: (1) there are no medical records available to the Veterans' Administration for the period of such veteran's active military, naval, or air service; (2) there is no medical record available to the Veterans' Administration for such veteran showing the results of any physical examination which was required by law or regulation, in effect at the time of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty, to be given members of the Armed Forces immediately prior to discharge or release from active duty; and (3) for any period of time during his active military, naval, or air service such veteran (A) was held as a prisoner of war, or (B) while in line of duty was forceably detained or interned by a foreign government or power; unless the Administrator can show by clear and convincing evidence that such disability was not incurred in or aggravated in line of duty by such veteran while serving in the active military, naval, or air service. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 602)

Bill· HRH.R. 876 (93rd)referred

World War I Pension Act

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973

World War I Pension Act - Provides that every person who served in the active military or naval service of the United States during World War I and whose name is carried on the rolls of the Veterans' Administration as a veteran of World War I shall be entitled to receive from the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs a pension at the rate of not less than $100 a month. Requires any amount of pension payable under this Act, upon the death of the veteran, to be paid to his or her spouse (unless such spouse is also receiving an award under this Act), any other income notwithstanding. States that any World War I veteran shall be eligible to receive free hospitalization and domiciliary care with inpatient or outpatient services at any Veterans' Administration facility or medical services from a local medical doctor if the veteran is handicapped by either disability or lack of funds for traveling expenses, due to distance from a Veterans' Administration facility.

Bill· HRH.R. 827 (93rd)referred

A bill to authorize members of the Armed Forces to be discharged from active military service by reason of physical disability when such members are suffering from drug dependency, to authorize the civil commitment of such members after their discharge, to provide for the review of less than honorable discharges granted to certain members and the issuance of new discharges in certain cases, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973

Authorizes members of the armed forces to be discharged from active military service by reason of physical disability when such members are suffering from drug dependency. Authorizes the civil commitment of such members after their discharge. Provides for the review of less than honorable discharges granted prior to the passage of this Act to such members and the issuance of new discharges in cases provided for under this Act.

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