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Law· HRH.R. 14773 (94th)open

An Act to amend title 10, United States Code, to make certain changes in the Survivor Benefit Plan provided for under subchapter II of chapter 73 of title 10, United States Code, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 20 July 1976

Authorizes cost of living increases for annuities payable under the Retired Serviceman's Family Protection Plan whenever retired or retainer pay for members of the armed forces is increased due to changes in the Consumer Price Index. Makes such annuity increases retroactive with respect to retired or retainer pay adjustments since September 21, 1972. Reduces the duration of marriage eligibility requirement under the Survivor Benefit Plan from two years to one year. Authorizes members of such plan to elect to provide an annuity for dependent children but not a spouse. Makes retired pay deduction provisions under such plan inapplicable during any month in which there is no eligible spouse beneficiary.

Bill· HRH.R. 14772 (94th)failed

A bill to amend section 313 of title 37, United States Code, to pay variable incentive pay to medical officers who participated in the Berry Plan.

United States · United States Congress · 20 July 1976

States that a medical officer of the Armed Forces who participated in the Berry Plan and who is serving an initial active duty of two years shall be paid an amount not to exceed $9,000 for each year of his remaining active duty obligation if he executes a written active-duty agreement to remain on active duty for one or more years beyond such obligation.

Bill· HRH.R. 14748 (94th)referred

A bill to establish a commission to study the quality of instruction at the service academies.

United States · United States Congress · 20 July 1976

Establishes a Commission to Study the Quality of Instruction at the Service Academies to: (1) study the quality of instruction and training at the service academies; (2) study the feasibility of including more civilian professors and instructors; and (3) study the rules of the academies concerning the conduct of cadets. Directs the Commission to transmit a report to the President and to each House of Congress not later than one year after the enactment of this Act containing a statement of findings and conclusions of the Commission. Terminates the Commission 90 days after the submission of its report.

Bill· HRH.R. 14657 (94th)referred

A bill to amend section 619 of title 38, United States Code, in order to authorize the Administrator to expand the current program providing therapeutic and rehabilitation activities for certain veterans.

United States · United States Congress · 1 July 1976

Authorizes the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs, in providing therapeutic and rehabilitation activities, to provide for the participation of patients and members in Veterans' Administration health facilities in the assemblage of poppies or other similar projects carried out at such facilities, which are sponsored by a national veterans service organization or its auxiliary. Directs that patients and members be compensated by the sponsoring organization for their participation in such programs.

Bill· HRH.R. 14635 (94th)referred

Veterans and Dependents Psychological Readjustment Assistance Act

United States · United States Congress · 30 June 1976

Veterans and Dependents Psychological Readjustment Assistance Act - States that for purposes of this Act the term "veteran" means any person who served in the active military service since August 10, 1964, who was discharged under conditions other than dishonorable, and who is in need of the services provided under this Act because of performance of such service, because of a service- connected disability, or because of problems attributable to or caused by readjustment from such service. Directs the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to carry out a program for the treatment, readjustment, and rehabilitation of veterans and their dependents who are experiencing psychosocial readjustment problems as a result of military service, or as a result of problems evolving from readjustment from such service. States that such program shall include such psychiatric, psychological, and counseling services as may be necessary to provide for the successful treatment of the veteran or dependent. Allows such services to be provided outside Veterans' Administration facilities under certain circumstances. Directs the Administrator to conduct or contract for comprehensive studies of the psychological and sociological effects of the Vietnam war upon veterans and their dependents. Stipulates that participation in the program established by this Act shall be completely voluntary and shall not be a prerequisite to receipt of any other veterans' services. (Adds 38 U.S.C. 620A)

Report· Rapport d'information1975-398introduced

au nom de la Commission des Affaires étrangères, de la Défense et des Forces armées, à la suite de la mission effectuée au Niger, en République populaire du Bénin, au Togo et en Côte-d'Ivoire, du 3 au 17 février 1976, par une délégation de la Commission des Affaires étrangères et de la Défense, composée dé :

France · Senate · 29 June 1976

au nom de la Commission des Affaires étrangères, de la Défense et des Forces armées, à la suite de la mission effectuée au Niger, en République populaire du Bénin, au Togo et en Côte-d'Ivoire, du 3 au 17 février 1976, par une délégation de la Commission des Affaires étrangères et de la Défense, composée dé :

Bill· HRH.R. 14605 (94th)referred

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 · 29 June 1976

Extends the delimiting period in the case of any eligible veteran who is pursuing, during his or her tenth year of eligibility, a program of education. Terminates such extension on whichever of the following dates first occurs: (1) the date on which the veteran completes, or ceases to pursue, the program he was pursuing in his tenth year of eligibility; or (2) the last day of the 11-year period beginning on the date of his discharge from active duty. (Adds 38 U.S.C. 1662(e))

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1383 (94th)passed

Resolution waiving all points of order against the conference report on H.R. 12438. A bill to authorize appropriations during the fiscal year 1977 for procurement of aircraft, missiles, naval vessels, tracked combat vehicles, torpedoes, and other weapons, and research, development, test, and evaluation for the Armed Forces, and to prescribe the authorized personnel strength for each active duty component and of the Selected Reserve of each Reserve component of the Armed Forces and of civilian personnel of the Department of Defense, and to authorize the military training student loads.

United States · United States Congress · 29 June 1976

Provides that immediately upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider the conference report on the bill (H.R. 12438) to authorize appropriations during the fiscal year 1977 for procurement of aircraft, missiles, naval vessels, tracked combat vehicles, torpedoes, and other weapons, and research, development, test, and evaluation for the Armed Forces, and to prescribe the authorized personnel strength for each active duty component and of the Selected Reserve of each Reserve component of the Armed Forces and of civilian personnel of the Department of Defense, and to authorize the military training student loads and for other purposes, and all points of order against said conference report are hereby waived.

Bill· HRH.R. 14585 (94th)referred

A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code in order to provide that the fees payable to agents or attorneys who represent veterans in allowed claims under the veterans' laws shall be paid by the Administrator rather than deducted from amounts awarded under the claims.

United States · United States Congress · 28 June 1976

Provides that the fees payable to agents or attorneys who represent veterans in allowed claims under the veterans laws shall be paid by the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs rather than deducted from amounts awarded under the claims.

Bill· HRH.R. 14557 (94th)referred

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for identification of positions in the Department of Defense which can be filled by civilian employees and to prohibit assignment of active-duty military personnel meet the civilian qualifications for such positions.

United States · United States Congress · 25 June 1976

Adds Chapter 83 (Civilian Positions) to title 10 (Armed Forces) of the United States Code. Requires the Secretaries of each military department and the Secretary of Defense to review each type of personnel position under his jurisdiction every four years (except deployable units having a combat or combat-support mission) and to determine whether each type of position: (1) must be filled by active-duty military personnel; (2) could be filled by active-duty military personnel or by civilian employees; or (3) should be filled by civilian employees. Prohibits the assignment of active-duty personnel to positions in which a civilian employee could be utilized unless such individual possesses minimum professional qualifications and no civilian employee with qualifications equal or superior to those of such person is available for such position. (Adds 10 U.S.C. 1601, 1602)

Bill· HRH.R. 14493 (94th)referred

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 · 22 June 1976

Extends the delimiting period in the case of any eligible veteran who is pursuing, during his or her tenth year of eligibility, a program of education. Terminates such extension on whichever of the following dates first occurs: (1) the date on which the veteran completes, or ceases to pursue, the program he was pursuing in his tenth year of eligibility; or (2) the last day of the 11-year period beginning on the date of his discharge from active duty. (Adds 38 U.S.C. 1662(e))

Bill· HRH.R. 14498 (94th)referred

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 · 22 June 1976

Extends the delimiting period in the case of any eligible veteran who is pursuing, during his or her tenth year of eligibility, a program of education. Terminates such extension on whichever of the following dates first occurs: (1) the date on which the veteran completes, or ceases to pursue, the program he was pursuing in his tenth year of eligibility; or (2) the last day of the 11-year period beginning on the date of his discharge from active duty. (Adds 38 U.S.C. 1662(e))

Bill· SS. 3596 (94th)referred

Veterans Disability Compensation and Survivor Benefits Act

United States · United States Congress · 21 June 1976

Veterans' Disability Compensation and Survivor Benefits Act - Title I: Veterans Disability Compensation - Increases generally specified dollar amounts paid to eligible disabled veterans by the Veterans' Administration. Makes an additional payment available to veterans having a wife or child who is helpless or blind, or so nearly helpless or blined as to need or require the regular aid and attendance of another person. Title II: Survivors Dependency and Indemnity Compensation - Increases generally specified dependency and indemnity compensation amounts paid to widows of eligible veterans and to children of deceased veterans not leaving a widow. Directs the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to carry out a detailed study of the dependency and indemnity compensation program. Title III: Other Disabled Veterans' Program Improvements - Increases the clothing allowance for specifified disabled veterans. Increases the maximum amount of mortgage protection life insurance the Administrator may issue for disabled veterans. Allows the Administrator to provide automobile adaptive equipment to disabled veterans from all wars rather than just wars since World War II. Authorizes the Administrator to pay the cost of transportation of deceased veterans who had service-connected disabilities to a national cemetery for burial. Title IV: Miscellaneous and Technical Amendments and Effective Date Provisions - Makes miscellaneous and technical amendments to title 38 (Veterans' Benefits) of the United States Code. Makes the provisions of this Act effective October 1, 1976.

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 204 (94th)referred

A joint resolution to authorize the President to implement an agreement with the Government of the Republic of Turkey relative to defense cooperation pursuant to article III of the North Atlantic treaty in order to resist armed attack in the North Atlantic treaty area.

United States · United States Congress · 18 June 1976

Approves the Agreement between the Governments of the United States of America and the Republic of Turkey Relative to Defense Cooperation pursuant to Article 3 of the North Atlantic Treaty. Authorizes the President to furnish to the Government of Turkey those defense articles and defense services with respect to which funds were obligated or reserved under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 on or before February 5, 1975. Provides that the costs of Department of Defense programs and activities to be carried out with Department of Defense funds made available by the resolution shall include operational, maintenance, and other costs in connection with the use of installations in Turkey by the United States.

Bill· HRH.R. 14469 (94th)referred

A bill to permit agreements providing special pay to physicians and dentists in the Veterans' Administration to be entered into until October 1, 1977.

United States · United States Congress · 18 June 1976

Amends the Veterans' Administration Physician and Dentist Pay Comparability Act of 1975 to extend from October 11, 1976, until September 30, 1977, the final date for entering into agreements by which the Veterans' Administration provides special pay to physicians and dentists in its employ.

Bill· HRH.R. 14461 (94th)referred

A bill to establish a Commission to Study the Quality of Instruction at the Service Academies.

United States · United States Congress · 18 June 1976

Establishes a Commission to Study the Quality of Instruction at the Service Academies to: (1) study the quality of instruction and training at the service academies; (2) study the feasibility of including more civilian professors and instructors; and (3) study the rules of the academies concerning the conduct of cadets. Directs the Commission to transmit a report to the President and to each House of Congress not later than one year after the enactment of this Act containing a statement of findings and conclusions of the Commission. Terminates the Commission 90 days after the submission of its report.

Bill· SS. 3583 (94th)referred

A bill to authorize the Secretaries of the Military departments to waive for a period of one year, in the case of female applicants and nominees to the service academies under the respective jurisdictions of such secretaries, the maximum age limitation for admission to such academies.

United States · United States Congress · 17 June 1976

Authorizes the Secretaries of the military departments to waive for a period of one year the maximum age limitations applicable to their respective service academies for female applicants and nominees.

Bill· HRH.R. 14446 (94th)referred

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 · 17 June 1976

Extends the delimiting period in the case of any eligible veteran who is pursuing, during his or her tenth year of eligibility, a program of education. Terminates such extension on whichever of the following dates first occurs: (1) the date on which the veteran completes, or ceases to pursue, the program he was pursuing in his tenth year of eligibility; or (2) the last day of the 11-year period beginning on the date of his discharge from active duty. (Adds 38 U.S.C. 1662(e))

Bill· HRH.R. 14435 (94th)referred

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 · 17 June 1976

Extends the delimiting period in the case of any eligible veteran who is pursuing, during his or her tenth year of eligibility, a program of education. Terminates such extension on whichever of the following dates first occurs: (1) the date on which the veteran completes, or ceases to pursue, the program he was pursuing in his tenth year of eligibility; or (2) the last day of the 11-year period beginning on the date of his discharge from active duty. (Adds 38 U.S.C. 1662(e))

Bill· SS. 3579 (94th)referred

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

United States · United States Congress · 16 June 1976

Prohibits the Secretary of Defense from requiring any permanent military retiree who is a beneficiary of the civilian health and medical program of the uniformed services to present himself at a uniformed services facility as a condition precedent to receiving health care or any hospitalization from a nongovernmental party.

Bill· HRH.R. 14395 (94th)referred

Veterans Omnibus Health Care Act

United States · United States Congress · 16 June 1976

Veterans Omnibus Health Care Act - Title I: General Veterans Health Care and Department of Medicine and Surgery Amendments - Requires cost studies to determine the actual cost of travel to or from Veterans' Administration health facilities incurred by veterans. Provides for the inclusion of transportation and incidental expenses within the term "domiciliary care" for purposes of such care reimbursed by the Veterans' Administration for veterans unable to defray the expense of transportation. Sets presumptions related to disability for veterans interred as prisoners of war. Specifies that the disability of a veteran interred for more than six months as a prisoner of war shall be deemed to have been incurred in active service under specified conditions. Sets eligibility standards for veterans under which the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs is authorized to furnish readjustment professional counseling and to make psychological assessments. Authorizes the Administrator to contract for rehabilitative services through private industry or other sources outside the Veterans' Administration in providing for therapeutic work for remuneration for patients and members of the Armed Services in Veterans' Administration health care facilities. Establishes as a revolving fund in the Treasury the Veterans' Administration Special Therapeutic and Rehabilitative Activities Fund to maintain operating accounts to serve rehabilitative activities under this title. Provides for preventive health care services for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Institutes procedures for the protection of patient rights of veterans. Directs the Administrator to prescribe regulations establishing procedures to ensure that all medical and prosthetic research carried out shall be carried out only with the full and informed consent of the patient or his representative. Provides for the confidentiality of medical records pertaining to veterans covered by this Act. Prohibits Veterans' Administration health care facilities from discriminating against alcohol and drug abusers suffering from medical disabilities in admission or treatment. Title II: Veterans Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Rehabilitation Amendments - Veterans Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Rehabilitation Act - Finds alcoholism and alcohol abuse to be among the most pervasive untreated diseases and disabilities afflicting the United States. Declares that the onset of such conditions often occur during military service. Directs the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to carry out specialized medical programs providing inpatient treatment and rehabilitative services on a nationwide basis to eligible veterans suffering from alcoholic disability. Provides for special medical treatment and rehabilitative services for drug dependence or drug abuse disabilities. Authorizes the Administrator to furnish special medical treatment and rehabilitative services and domiciliary care to any veteran with a drug abuse disability. Directs the Administrator to give priority to community-based, multiple-modality treatment programs in furnishing treatment under this title. Title III: Medical Technical and Conforming Amendments - Veterans Medical Technical and Conforming Amendments - Authorizes the Administrator to furnish hospital care which he determines is needed to a veteran of any war or of service after January 31, 1955, for a non-service-connected disability if he is unable to defray the expenses of necessary nursing home care. Makes various technical and conforming amendments relating to medical care for veterans.

Bill· HRH.R. 14354 (94th)referred

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the regionalization and traveling of discharge review panels; to establish guidelines for review and correction of military discharges; to provide for legal counsel for discharge applicants, to provide for the recognition of exemplary post service conduct through the issuance of an honorable discharge (limited); and to otherwise expand and enhance the effectiveness of the Armed Forces discharge review procedures.

United States · United States Congress · 14 June 1976

Directs the Secretaries of the various Armed Forces to establish discharge review boards and panels and to geographically disburse such panels on the basis of population concentrations of discharge applicants. Provides for the traveling of such panels to areas where a reasonable number of applications for review have been filed. Directs the discharge review boards and panels to review any discharge or dismissal from the Armed Forces granted under other than fully honorable conditions (including "general" discharges) upon their own motion or upon the request of the former member or his representatives. Directs the review board or panel to determine whether such discharge was fair and equitable, or in the interest of justice, by standards current at the time of review, taking into consideration all the circumstances of the case. Directs the Secretary of Defense to establish guidelines and directives to be followed by the review boards and panels including specified mitigating and extenuating circumstances. States that the presence of strong mitigating factors shall normally warrant the upgrading of an other than fully dishonorable discharge to an honorable discharge, unless offset by serious aggravating factors which have a direct relationship to the issuance of the other than fully honorable discharge. Authorizes a review board or panel to issue an honorable discharge (limited) to individuals who were discharged under less than honorable conditions if such individuals have rehabilitated themselves and their conduct, activities and habits since being granted original discharge have been exemplary. States that such new discharge certificate shall be the same as a fully honorable discharge for all records and information pertaining to the individual. States that no benefits under any laws shall automatically be afforded to any individual issued an honorable discharge (limited) unless he would have been entitled to such benefits under his original discharge or dismissal. Sets forth the procedures which review boards and panels must follow regarding review hearings. States that in clear cases of need, the Government shall provide such legal counsel or assistance as may be necessary to insure that an applicant is competent to present his claim for review. Directs the Secretary of Defense to carry out a public information program designed to inform former members of the armed services of the new discharge review program provided for by this Act. Requires the Secretary of the services concerned to prepare a semiannual report on the functions, problems, and accomplishments of the review boards and panels established under this Act. (Amends 10 U.S.C. 1553)

Bill· HRH.R. 14345 (94th)referred

A bill to amend section 618 of title 38, United States Code, in order to authorize the Administrator to expand the current program providing therapeutic and rehabilitation activities for certain veterans.

United States · United States Congress · 11 June 1976

Authorizes the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs, in providing therapeutic and rehabilitation activities, to provide for the participation of patients and members in Veterans' Administration health facilities in the assemblage of poppies or other similar projects carried out at such facilities, which are sponsored by a national veterans service organization or its auxiliary. Directs that patients and members be compensated by the sponsoring organization for their participation in such programs.

Bill· HRH.R. 14341 (94th)referred

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 · 11 June 1976

Makes it unlawful for any individual or entity to solicit 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 or more than $50,000 for any labor organization in violation of this Act. (Adds 10 U.S.C. 975)

Bill· HRH.R. 14342 (94th)referred

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 · 11 June 1976

Makes it unlawful for any individual or entity to solicit 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 or more than $50,000 for any labor organization in violation of this Act. (Adds 10 U.S.C. 975)

Bill· SS. 3547 (94th)referred

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 · 10 June 1976

Allows an eligible veteran who is pursuing a program of education at the close of the ten-year delimiting period to continue to receive educational assistance until he completes such program; or until he ceases to pursue such program, whichever first occurs. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 1662(a))

Law· HRH.R. 14298 (94th)open

Veterans and Survivors Pension Adjustment Act of 1976

United States · United States Congress · 10 June 1976

Veteran and Survivors Pension Adjustment Act - Title I: Extension of Certain Interim Adjustments of Pension and of Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Rates until January 1, 1977 - Makes permanent the prior temporary increases in veterans' pensions, pensions of surviving spouses of veterans, the aid and attendance allowance, the annual income limitations for veterans, and dependency and indemnity compensation. Title II: Veterans' and Survivors' Pensions - States that a person shall be considered totally and permanently disabled for purposes of veterans benefits if he becomes unemployable after age 65. Increases the amount of pensions for veterans with non-service-connected disabilities. Provides that when a veteran with a non-service-connected disability, who is ineligible for a pension solely for the reason that his annual income exceeds the maximum income limitation, is in need of aid and attendance he shall be entitled to an allowance not to exceed specified amounts. Increases the amount of non-service-connected disability pensions by 25 percent when the veteran reaches the age of 80. Changes the amounts by which the pensions of widows and children are reduced in relation to the survivor's income. Title III: Dependency and Indemnity Compensation for Parents - Increases the maximum income limitations for dependency and indemnity compensation for parents of veterans. Title IV: Miscellaneous and Effective Date Provisions - Authorizes the head of any Federal agency or department to provide such information to the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs as he needs to determine the eligibility of individuals for veterans' benefits. States that titles II and III of this Act shall take effect January 1, 1977.

Law· HRH.R. 14299 (94th)open

Veterans Disability Compensation and Survivor Benefits Act of 1976

United States · United States Congress · 10 June 1976

Veterans' Disability Compensation and Survivor Benefits Act - Title I: Veterans Disability Compensation - Increases generally specified dollar amounts paid to eligible disabled veterans by the Veterans' Administration. Makes an additional payment available to veterans having a wife or child who is helpless or blind, or so nearly helpless or blind as to need the regular aid and attendance of another person. Title II: Survivors Dependency and Indemnity Compensation - Increases generally specified dependency and indemnity compensation amounts paid to widows of eligible veterans and to children of deceased veterans not leaving a widow. Title III: Miscellaneous - Directs the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to conduct a scientific study to determine if there is a causal relationship between the amputation of an extremity and the subsequent development of cardiovascular disorders. Title IV: Effective Date - Makes the provisions of this Act effective on October 1, 1976.

Bill· HRH.R. 14314 (94th)referred

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 · 10 June 1976

Extends the delimiting period in the case of any eligible veteran who is pursuing, during his or her tenth year of eligibility, a program of education. Terminates such extension on whichever of the following dates first occurs: (1) the date on which the veteran completes, or ceases to pursue, the program he was pursuing in his tenth year of eligibility; or (2) the last day of the 11-year period beginning on the date of his discharge from active duty. (Adds 38 U.S.C. 1662(e))

Bill· HRH.R. 14293 (94th)referred

Veterans and Dependents Psychological Readjustment Assistance Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 June 1976

Veterans and Dependents Psychological Readjustment Assistance Act - States that for purposes of this Act the term "veteran" means any person who served in the active military service since August 10, 1964, who was discharged under conditions other than dishonorable, and who is in need of the services provided under this Act because of performance of such service, because of a service- connected disability, or because of problems attributable to or caused by readjustment from such service. Directs the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to carry out a program for the treatment, readjustment, and rehabilitation of veterans and their dependents who are experiencing psychosocial readjustment problems as a result of military service, or as a result of problems evolving from readjustment from such service. States that such program shall include such psychiatric, psychological, and counseling services as may be necessary to provide for the successful treatment of the veteran or dependent. Allows such services to be provided outside Veterans' Administration facilities under certain circumstances. Directs the Administrator to conduct or contract for comprehensive studies of the psychological and sociological effects of the Vietnam war upon veterans and their dependents. Stipulates that participation in the program established by this Act shall be completely voluntary and shall not be a prerequisite to receipt of any other veterans' services. (Adds 38 U.S.C. 620A)

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1292 (94th)passed

A resolution waiving points of order against H.R. 14262. A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1977.

United States · United States Congress · 10 June 1976

Provides that during the consideration of the bill (H.R. 14262) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1977, specified provisions of the House rules restricting the consideration of appropriations shall be waived.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1288 (94th)passed

A resolution waiving certain points of order against H.R. 14235. A bill making appropriations for military construction for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1977.

United States · United States Congress · 10 June 1976

Provides that during the consideration of the bill (H.R. 14235) making appropriations for military construction for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1977, specified provisions of the House rules restricting the consideration of appropriations shall be waived.

Bill· HRH.R. 14281 (94th)referred

Veterans Judicial Review Act

United States · United States Congress · 9 June 1976

Veterans Judicial Review Act - Provides that decisions of the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs on questions of law and fact under any law administered by the Veterans' Administration shall be subject to judicial review. Repeals the authority of the Administrator to pay fees to agents or attorneys in allowed claims for monetary benefits. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 211; Repeals 38 U.S.C. 3404 (c))

Bill· HRH.R. 14265 (94th)referred

A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code in order to provide service pensions to certain veterans of World War I and pensions to the widows of such veterans.

United States · United States Congress · 9 June 1976

Directs the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to pay a pension to each veteran who served in the active military, naval, or air service at any time during World War I and who is not eligible for a non-service connected disability pension. Directs the Administrator to pay medical services costs required outside Veterans' Administration facilities if travel to such facilities would be a burden for the veteran. Provides for survivor pensions for the widows of such veterans.

Bill· HRH.R. 14283 (94th)referred

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 · 9 June 1976

Extends the delimiting period in the case of any eligible veteran who is pursuing, during his or her tenth year of eligibility, a program of education. Terminates such extension on whichever of the following dates first occurs: (1) the date on which the veteran completes, or ceases to pursue, the program he was pursuing in his tenth year of eligibility; or (2) the last day of the 11-year period beginning on the date of his discharge from active duty. (Adds 38 U.S.C. 1662(e))

Bill· HRH.R. 14271 (94th)referred

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide that investigations of deaths, disappearances, or serious injuries of individuals while aboard naval vessels shall be conducted by the Judge Advocate General of the Navy.

United States · United States Congress · 9 June 1976

States that if any individual dies, disappears, or is seriously injured under circumstances which require an investigation pursuant to regulation prescribed by the Secretary of the Navy, such investigation shall be conducted by the Judge Advocate General of the Navy in accordance with regulations. (Adds 10 U.S.C. 6035)

Bill· HRH.R. 14267 (94th)referred

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to protect the right of eligible veterans and persons to educational benefit entitlements under chapter 34 or 35 of such title in cases when the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs withdraws approval of courses, programs of education or training, or educational institutions.

United States · United States Congress · 9 June 1976

Allows the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to discontinue the educational allowance of an eligible veteran, for the reasons provided under current law, only if, in the case the eligible veteran or eligible person is enrolled at the time of such withdrawal or approval, the Administrator: (1) informs such veteran or eligible person in writing of the decision to withdraw approval, and (2) restores to such veteran or person all educational benefit entitlement exhausted in the pursuit of that course up to the effective date of withdrawal of approval. Provides that in the case of the withdrawal of approval of a program of education or training in progress in which the eligible veteran or eligible person is enrolled at the time of withdrawal or approval, the Administrator must: (1) inform such veteran or person in writing of the decision to withdraw approval not less than 60 days before the discontinuance or reduction of educational allowance payments; (2) restore to such veteran or person all educational benefit entitlement exhausted in the pursuit of that program of education or training; and (3) provide for professional counseling for the purpose of assisting such veteran or person in selecting an approved alternative program. Provides that in the case of withdrawal of approval of an institution of higher learning in which the eligible veteran or eligible person is enrolled at the time of withdrawal of approval, the Administrator must: (1) inform such veteran or person in writing of the decision to withdraw approval not less than one year before the discontinuance or reduction of educational allowance payments; (2) restore to such veteran or person all educational benefit entitlement exhausted during the period of certification for which payment of educational allowance was terminated, unless such termination occurs on the last day of such period, and (3) provide for professional counseling for the purpose of assisting such veteran or person in selecting, or transferring to, an approved institution offering a program similar to the educational pursuits of the veteran or person. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 1790(b))

Bill· SS. 3225 (94th)referred

A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to enter into an agreement with the Cherokee, Choctaw, and Chickasaw Indian Nations for the purchase and/or lease by the United States of each Nation's right and interests in the riverbed of the Arkansas River.

United States · United States Congress · 8 June 1976

Extends the period of eligibility during which qualified disabled veterans may be afforded vocational rehabilitation from June, 1975, to such time as is determined by the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to be necessary for each such veteran based upon the veteran's disability and need for vocational rehabilitation. States that the Administrator shall not approve the enrollment of veterans or dependents eligible for educational assistance in any independent study program except one leading to a standard college degree. Places specified limits on the furnishing of financial support to veterans or dependents enrolled in independent study programs leading to a standard college degree. States that payment of educational assistance shall not be made to: (1) any eligible veteran or person for auditing a course; (2) any eligible veteran or person for a course for which the grade assigned is not used in computing the requirements for graduation, including a course from which the student withdraws unless there are mitigating circumstances beyond his control; and (3) any eligible veteran or person for pursuit of the correspondence portion of a combination correspondence-residence course leading to a vocational objective. States that the Administrator shall not approve the enrollment of an eligible veteran or eligible person in any course offered by: (1) a public or other tax-supported institution where the branch or extension is located outside of the area of the taxing jurisdiction providing support to such institution; or (2) a proprietary institution where the branch or extension is located beyond the normal commuting distance of such institution, if such course has been in operation for less than two years.

Law· HRH.R. 14262 (94th)open

Department of Defense Appropriation Act, 1977

United States · United States Congress · 8 June 1976

Department of Defense Appropriation Act - Makes appropriations for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 1977. Title I: Military Personnel - Makes appropriations for pay, allowances, clothing, and other expenses for the personnel of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and the reserve forces thereof and for the Army and Air Force National Guard. Title II: Retired Military Personnel - Appropriates funds for retired pay. Title III: Operation and Maintenance - Makes appropriations (for expenses not otherwise provided for) necessary for the operation and maintenance of the Armed Forces and their reserve forces, for the defense agencies, and for the National Guard. Title IV: Procurement - Appropriates funds for weapons, ships, aircraft, missiles, ammunition, and other equipment and supplies required by the Armed Forces and defense agencies. Title V: Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation - Makes appropriations of funds for programs of research, development, test, and evaluation by the Army, Navy, Air Force, and defense agencies. Title VI: Special Foreign Currency Program - Appropriates funds for payment in foreign currencies which the Treasury Department determines to be excess to the normal requirements of the United States for expenses of carrying out programs of the Department of Defense. Title VII: General Provisions - Sets forth regulations and restrictions governing the administration of funds appropriated pursuant to this Act. Title VIII: Related Agency - Appropriates funds for intelligence community oversight.

Law· HRH.R. 14235 (94th)open

Military Construction Appropriation Act, 1977

United States · United States Congress · 8 June 1976

Military Construction Appropriation Act - Appropriates specified sums for military construction functions administered by the Department of Defense for fiscal year 1977. Sets forth regulations and limitations on the use of funds made available under this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 14220 (94th)referred

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of the Air Force to contract with air carriers to acquire civil aircraft to provide greater cargo capacity for national defense purposes in the event of war or national emergency, and to modify existing passenger aircraft for this purpose.

United States · United States Congress · 7 June 1976

Authorizes the Secretary of the Air Force to contract with air carriers to include cargo airlift characteristics in new civil aircraft and to modify existing aircraft to incorporate such characteristics in order to insure the availability of sufficient cargo capacity for national defense purposes in time of war or national emergency. Requires the Secretary to report annually to the Committees on Armed Services of the House and Senate regarding such program. (Adds 10 U.S.C. 9805)

Bill· HRH.R. 14192 (94th)referred

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide supplemental pension payments to a surviving spouse of a World War I veteran if such spouse attains age 75 and does not qualify for the aid and attendance allowance.

United States · United States Congress · 4 June 1976

Provides that if a surviving spouse of a veteran of World War I attains age 75 and does not qualify for the aid and attendance allowance, the monthly pension payable to such spouse shall be increased by $40. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 541)

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