Defence

Gordon A. Smith, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense, vice Donald C. Latham, resigned.

United States · United States Senate · 14 March 1988

Übungen britischer Streitkräfte in Osthessen (G-SIG: 11050977)

Germany · German Bundestag · 11 March 1988

Weitere Nutzung des Mitte 1989 freiwerdenden Geländes (einschließlich Wohnungen) der belgischen Streitkräfte in Blankenheim/Kreis Euskirchen (G-SIG: 11050978)

Germany · German Bundestag · 11 March 1988

Defense Industrial Base Preservation Act of 1988

United States · United States Congress · 10 March 1988

Defense Industrial Base Preservation Act of 1988 - States various congressional findings regarding the importance of a strong industrial base for the United States. Directs the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition (the Under Secretary) to: (1) provide overall policy guidance and direction to the military departments and defense agencies on matters relating to the maintenance, expansion, and readiness of the U.S. industrial base; (2) analyze, on a continuing basis, the capabilities of the U.S. industrial base to meet national security requirements in time of peace, war, or national emergency; and (3) develop plans and programs that promote the ability of the U.S. industrial base to meet such requirements. Directs the Under Secretary to ensure that the program management and acquisition plan for each major defense acquisition program and for any other such program as designated by the Under Secretary for the Department of Defense (DOD) provides for a continuing analysis of all factors that affect the capability of the defense industrial base to manufacture the system required under such program, as well as to maintain such system during its service life. Requires the Under Secretary to be responsible for compiling and analyzing all data obtained in order to ensure that the U.S. industrial defense base capabilities for such major defense acquisition programs have been assessed by the military department or defense agency involved and by the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Directs the Secretary of each military department and the head of each defense agency to identify items of supply that are suitable substitutes for standard military supply items and that are readily available commercially, and to plan for the procurement of such substitute supply items. Directs the Under Secretary to monitor any such action taken by either the Secretary of the military department involved or the head of the defense agency involved. Directs the Secretary of the military department involved or the head of each defense agency to prepare and maintain inventory records of all Government-owned industrial plant equipment furnished to a contractor by such military department or defense agency. Directs such Secretary or the head of such agency, in furnishing equipment to contractors, to give preference to each manufacturer or producer who has entered into an agreement with such Secretary or defense agency head to expand production of supplies and equipment in the event of war or other national emergency. Directs the Secretary of each military department and the head of each defense agency to restrict to domestic firms the competition for all or a portion of a contract opportunity to fulfill such department's or agency's requirements for material, components, or supply items that are products of an emerging technology as listed under this Act. Directs the Under Secretary, in consultation with the above officials, to ensure that the procurement authority exercised above is only in connection with a coordinated program that provides for the support and development of emerging technologies by domestic firms. Directs the Under Secretary to publish in a specified Federal publication a list of the emerging technologies that, upon development, will substantially enhance the capabilities of the U.S. industrial base to meet national security requirements. Authorizes the Secretary of each military department and the head of each defense agency to: (1) restrict to domestic firms the competition for contract opportunities to fulfill such department's or agency's requirements for the procurement of critical supply items, under a specified condition; (2) award a contract in any fiscal year for the procurement of a critical supply item to a contractor that manufactures or produces such item in the United States, under a specified condition; and (3) award more than one contract for the procurement of a critical supply item if doing so is necessary to ensure that at least some percentage of the items to be supplied is manufactured in the United States. Outlines specifications to be included in each solicitation issued by a military department or defense agency for the procurement of a weapon system or other item of equipment pursuant to a major defense acquisition program, with regard to critical supply items needed in connection with such program, requiring a minimum percentage, stated on the basis of cost, of such items to be furnished by one or more domestic firms as opposed to awarding the entire contract to a foreign firm. Requires any foreign firm receiving a major defense or weapon system contract to follow provisions in such contract requiring a specified percentage of the supply items to be used in such contract to be produced in the United States. Directs the Under Secretary, for purposes of these provisions, to determine what items of supply are critical items and to publish a list of such items in a specified DOD publication. Authorizes the Secretary of each military department and the head of each defense agency to provide a preference to each domestic firm which is designated by such Secretary or agency head as a planned source of item procurement in time of war or other national emergency, within a specified limitation. Directs the Secretary of each military department and the head of each defense agency, with respect to each major defense acquisition program conducted by such agency or department, and any other acquisition program designated to such department or agency by the Secretary of Defense, to ensure that, to the maximum extent practicable, the acquisition plan provides for contract solicitations to include provisions which encourage competing offerors to acquire, for utilization in the performance of the contract, modern production equipment that increases the productivity of the offerors. Outlines information to be contained in contract solicitation provisions regarding such acquisition plans. Directs the Secretary of Defense, with the prior approval of the Attorney General, to approve any joint program agreement entered into by two or more domestic firms for the purpose of carrying out a research and development program utilizing emerging technologies or advanced manufacturing technology in ways that enhance the defense industrial base. Directs the Under Secretary to ensure that such program is coordinated with other defense industrial base programs. Expresses the findings of the Congress that certain acts (unfair trade practices, violations of certain export agreements, or false certifications concerning the foreign content of a supply item), whether committed by a domestic or foreign firm, will indicate a lack of business honesty or integrity on the part of such firm, and will allow for the authorization of trade suspension or debarment procedures, as specified under this Act, against a contractor. Authorizes the Secretary of a military department or the head of a defense agency, in cases of the interests of vital U.S. defense, to waive such provision and award a contract to a subcontractor or contractor who has been suspended or debarred. Directs the Secretary to provide for clauses in licensing agreements between a domestic and a foreign firm relating to the assurance of contract performance, and for the payment of liquidated damages for any breach of the licensing agreement by such foreign firms. Provides for the deposit of liquidated damages paid to the United States. Provides that funds appropriated for procurement for the military departments and defense agencies for FY 1989 through 1991 shall be available to the Secretary to carry out the DOD Manufacturing Technology program during such fiscal years, in specified amounts, and to carry out the DOD Industrial Modernization Incentives program for such fiscal years, in specified amounts. Prohibits the head of a defense agency from procuring machine tools manufactured in whole or in part outside the United States, with specified exceptions (relating to the ease of acquiring or producing such items within the United States).

A bill to provide for discounted sales to eligible veterans of homes held for an extended time by the Veterans' Administration.

United States · United States Congress · 10 March 1988

Authorizes the Administrator of Veterans Affairs to establish a program for the discounted sale of real property, manufactured homes, and lots to which a manufactured home is affixed which have been acquired by foreclosure and held for an extended time by the Veterans Administration. Limits such sales to veterans who are eligible for housing loan benefits. Allows such property to be sold at: (1) not less than 80 percent of the regular price for property offered for sale for at least three months but less than seven months; (2) not less than 75 percent of the regular price of property offered for sale for at least seven months but less than a year; and (3) not less than 70 percent of the regular price for property offered for sale for at least one year.

A bill to change the date of the beginning of the Vietnam era to provide certain benefits available to veterans of a period of war to veterans who served in Southeast Asia during the period beginning on March 1, 1961, and ending on August 4, 1964.

United States · United States Congress · 10 March 1988

Changes the definition of "Vietnam era," for purposes of veterans' benefits, to include, in the case of a veteran who served on active duty in the armed forces in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, North Vietnam, South Vietnam, or the adjacent waters, the period from March 1, 1961 through August 4, 1964. Amends the Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982 to apply such definition to veterans' employment preference.

A resolution affirming that the House of Representatives recognizes Eric Arturo Delvalle as the President of Panama, and calling upon General Noriega to comply with President Delvalle's order dismissing him from his position as the commander of the Panamanian Defense Forces.

United States · United States Congress · 10 March 1988

Expresses the concern of the House of Representatives over events in Panama and U.S.-Panamanian relations. Affirms U.S. recognition of Eric Arturo Delvalle as President of Panama. Calls on President Reagan to consider imposing additional economic and political sanctions to encourage the reestablishment of civilian authority in Panama. Urges the U.S. private sector to act in accordance with U.S. policy toward Panama. Calls upon the nations of the hemisphere to take actions to support the reestablishment of democracy in Panama. Calls upon General Noriega to comply with President Delvalle's order dismissing him as commander of the Panamanian Defense Forces.

Haltung der Bundesregierung zu den jüngsten Äußerungen der britischen Premierministerin zum Thema Nachrüstung (G-SIG: 11001674)

Germany · German Bundestag · 9 March 1988

Aussprache auf Verlangen der Fraktion DIE GRÜNEN, unabhängig von einer Fragestunde

A resolution affirming that the House of Representatives recognizes Eric Arturo Delvalle as the President of Panama, and calling upon General Noriega to comply with President Delvalle's order dismissing him from his position as the commander of the Panamanian Defense Forces.

United States · United States Congress · 8 March 1988

Expresses the concern of the House of Representatives over events in Panama and U.S.-Panamanian relations. Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to the full implementation of the Panama Canal Treaties. Affirms U.S. recognition of Eric Arturo Delvalle as President of Panama. Calls on President Reagan to consider imposing additional economic and political sanctions to encourage the reestablishment of civilian authority in Panama. Urges the U.S. private sector to act in accordance with U.S. policy toward Panama. Calls upon the nations of the hemisphere to take actions to support the reestablishment of democracy in Panama. Calls upon General Noriega to comply with President Delvalle's order dismissing him as commander of the Panamanian Defense Forces.

A bill to increase the authority to transfer unobligated balances between certain accounts of the Department of Defense in order to meet increased military personnel costs resulting from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 4 March 1988

Amends the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1988, and the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1988 and 1989 to increase the amount that the Secretary of Defense may transfer between appropriations and between authorizations within the Department of Defense. Directs the Secretary to give priority to civilian employees, readiness, and a more efficient acquisition process. Allows the Secretary to transfer between the Foreign Currency Fluctuations, Defense account and the military personnel account of a military department funds resulting from increased or decreased military personnel costs due to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.

Entwicklung des Verhältnisses zwischen dem Jahrgangsbestand 19jähriger Männer und dem Bedarf an Wehrdienstfähigen bis 2005; Ausgleich des Fehlbedarfs nach 2001, auch bei Polizei, Bundesgrenzschutz, ziviler Verteidigung und zivilem Bevölkerungsschutz; Einbeziehung von Frauen und Ausländern (G-SIG: 11046425)

Germany · German Bundestag · 4 March 1988

Aufbau einer effizienten zivilen Verteidigung (G-SIG: 11041019)

Germany · German Bundestag · 4 March 1988

Bau militärischer Anlagen durch NATO, Bundeswehr oder US-Streitkräfte im Gemarkungsgebiet Hundsbach, Landkreis Main-Spessart (G-SIG: 11051000)

Germany · German Bundestag · 4 March 1988

Veröffentlichung des vom BMVg erarbeiteten Rechtsgutachtens über Einsatz- und Verwendungsmöglichkeiten von Frauen in der Bundeswehr; Verbindung des BMVg zur Initiative "Frauen in die Bundeswehr" (G-SIG: 11051007)

Germany · German Bundestag · 4 March 1988

Neuregelung der Vergabe von Bekleidungsaufträgen der Bundeswehr an ausschließlich im Inland produzierende Unternehmen (G-SIG: 11051011)

Germany · German Bundestag · 4 March 1988

Beurteilung des Interesses von Frauen am freiwilligen Dienst in der Bundeswehr durch das BMJFFG und Haltung von Bundesfamilienministerin Süssmuth zur Forderung nach einem sozialen Pflichtjahr für junge Frauen (G-SIG: 11051013)

Germany · German Bundestag · 4 March 1988

A bill to require the construction of certain facilities at the Ioannis A. Lougaris Veterans' Administration Medical Center in Reno, Nevada.

United States · United States Congress · 3 March 1988

Directs the Administrator of Veterans Affairs to design and begin construction on certain facilities at the Ioannis A. Lougaris Veterans' Administration Medical Center in Reno, Nevada.

A bill to authorize the original enlistment of certain aliens in the Armed Forces of the United States and the militias of the several States, to provide temporary and permanent resident status to such enlisted members, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 3 March 1988

Authorizes the Secretary of each military department concerned to accept for original enlistment in the armed forces, the reserves, and the Coast Guard certain aliens not already admitted for permanent residence in the United States. Requires such aliens to satisfy any other enlistment qualifications prescribed by the Secretary concerned. Provides that if, within 60 days after the commencement of war or an emergency declared by the Congress, the Congress fails to increase the number of aliens authorized to serve in the armed forces and the Coast Guard, the President may set such number. Requires any alien taking an oath of enlistment to also declare an intention to become a citizen of the United States. Authorizes the chief executive officer of any State, territory, or possession of the United States to provide for the enlistment of aliens in the organized militia. Limits the number of aliens authorized to be enlisted during any fiscal year. Requires at least two-thirds of such enlisted members to be reserved for the Army National Guard. Provides the same conditions of enlistment for such aliens as stated above for aliens enlisting in the U.S. armed forces and Coast Guard. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to direct the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary concerned or other proper State, possession, or territorial official, to adjust to a temporary lawfully-admitted status any alien who: (1) is an enlisted member of the armed forces or militia; (2) establishes that he or she is otherwise admissible as an immigrant; (3) has not been convicted of any felony or three or more misdemeanors committed in the United States; and (4) has not assisted in the persecution of any person on account of race, religion, nationality, or membership in a particular social group. Requires any spouse or child of such alien to satisfy such requirements (except for the enlistment requirement) in order to have his or her status adjusted. Directs the Attorney General to adjust such status to lawfully admitted for permanent residence for an alien who: (1) serves no less than three years of honorable service in the armed forces or militia and is not released or discharged under other-than-honorable conditions; (2) applies for such adjustment within a specified time after such service if the Secretary or chief executive officer concerned approves such applications; and (3) is admissible as an immigrant. Directs the Attorney General, upon petition by the Secretary or chief executive officer concerned, to waive such three-year service requirement condition for any alien who was wounded in action or held captive or with respect to a family member of an alien killed in action. Provides that certain numerical limitations on the number of aliens lawfully admitted into the United States under the Immigration and Nationality Act shall not apply to the aliens admitted under this Act. Prohibits the Attorney General from deporting, detaining, or taking any other adverse action against an alien who has submitted an application for enlistment under this Act pending determination of such enlistment.

A bill to authorize the original enlistment of certain aliens in the armed forces of the United States and the militias of the several States, to provide temporary and permanent resident status to such enlisted members, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 3 March 1988

Authorizes the Secretary of each military department concerned to accept for original enlistment in the armed forces, the reserves, and the Coast Guard certain aliens not already admitted for permanent residence in the United States. Requires such aliens to satisfy any other enlistment qualifications prescribed by the Secretary concerned. Provides that, if within 60 days after the commencement of war or an emergency declared by the Congress, the Congress fails to increase the number of aliens authorized to serve in the armed forces and the Coast Guard, the President may set such number. Requires any alien taking an oath of enlistment to also declare an intention to become a citizen of the United States. Authorizes the chief executive officer of any State, territory, or possession of the United States to provide for the enlistment of aliens in the organized militia. Limits the number of aliens authorized to be enlisted during any fiscal year. Requires at least two-thirds of such enlisted members to be reserved for the Army National Guard. Provides the same conditions of enlistment for such aliens as stated above for aliens enlisting in the U.S. armed forces and Coast Guard. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to direct the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary concerned or other proper State, possession, or territorial official, to adjust to a temporary lawfully-admitted status any alien who: (1) is an enlisted member of the armed forces or militia; (2) establishes that he or she is otherwise admissible as an immigrant; (3) has not been convicted of any felony or three or more misdemeanors committed in the United States; and (4) has not assisted in the persecution of any person on account of race, religion, nationality, or membership in a particular social group. Requires any spouse or child of such alien to satisfy such requirements (except for the enlistment requirement) in order to have his or her status adjusted. Directs the Attorney General to adjust such status to lawfully admitted for permanent residence for an alien who: (1) serves no less than three years of honorable service in the armed forces or militia and is not released or discharged under other-than-honorable conditions; (2) applies for such adjustment within a specified time after such service if the Secretary or chief executive officer concerned approves such application; and (3) is admissible as an immigrant. Directs the Attorney General, upon petition by the Secretary or chief executive officer concerned, to waive such three-year service requirement condition for any alien who was wounded in action or held captive or with respect to a family member of an alien killed in action. Provides that certain numerical limitations on the number of aliens lawfully admitted into the United States under the Immigration and Nationality Act shall not apply to the aliens admitted under this Act. Prohibits the Attorney General from deporting, detaining, or taking any other adverse action against an alien who has submitted an application for enlistment under this Act pending determination of such enlistment.

Bericht über die Maßnahmen des Bundesministers der Verteidigung zum Jahresbericht 1986 des Wehrbeauftragten des Deutschen Bundestages (G-SIG: 11001690)

Germany · German Bundestag · 3 March 1988

Auflistung der verschiedenen Maßnahmen mit Fundstelle im Jahresbericht, Absichtserklärung des BMVg und dem jeweiligen Sach- und Bearbeitungsstand

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

United States · United States Congress · 2 March 1988

Permits certain veterans with service-connected disabilities who are retired members of the uniformed services to receive compensation concurrently with retired pay, without deduction from either. Makes this Act inapplicable to disability compensation and retirement pay that has accrued before its enactment.

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend for 4 years the authority of the Veterans' Administration to contract for drug and alcohol treatment and rehabilitation services in halfway houses and other certain community-based facilities.

United States · United States Congress · 29 February 1988

Extends through FY 1992 the authority of the Veterans Administration to contract for drug and alcohol treatment and rehabilitation services in halfway houses and certain other community-based facilities.

Defense Production Act Amendments of 1988

United States · United States Congress · 29 February 1988

Defense Production Act Amendments of 1988 - Amends the Defense Production Act of 1950 to restate the defense mobilization preparedness policy of the United States. Places the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in charge of coordinating the efforts to maintain geographical dispersion of defense facilities. (Currently, the Office of Defense Mobilization is in charge of such effort.) Requires executive agencies and departments responsible for defense acquisition to continuously assess the capability of the defense industrial base to satisfy near-term and mobilization production requirements. States that plans and programs to carry out the policy stated above shall duly consider the promotion of efficiency and competition. Repeals as inconsistent with changes made under this Act the National Commission on Supplies and Shortages Act of 1974. Expresses certain congressional findings disapproving the growing U.S. dependency on foreign sources for parts and materials used to manufacture major weapons systems for our national defense, and requests the strengthening of the industrial capability of the United States to independently produce its major weapons systems. Directs the President, in exercising his industrial defense preparedness authority, to limit the production of existing and new weapons to domestic manufacturing and assembly sources: (1) within five years following the enactment of this Act; and (2) until domestic sources can meet defense production needs for six months following any declaration of war. Authorizes the President to waive such domestic-production requirement only after considering in each case an economic and defense production impact assessment. Authorizes the President to use certain existing incentives to implement these provisions, subject to specified limitations. Directs the President to designate those industries deemed to be critical to the U.S. defense industrial base, to be given first priority for assistance under this Act for the modernization of manufacturing facilities and equipment and the production of materials. Directs the President to seek to develop the domestic production of materials, services, and skills affecting a critical industry that are in short supply. Authorizes assistance to be provided only to small and medium-sized businesses, unless the President otherwise formally notifies the Congress that the interests of national defense require an exception to such limitation.

Auflagenhöhe der Veröffentlichungen des Sozialwissenschaftlichen Instituts der Bundeswehr in München (G-SIG: 11050915)

Germany · German Bundestag · 26 February 1988

Verzicht auf Einbeziehung von Frauen in die Bundeswehr aufgrund der Ergebnisse einer Umfrage des BMJFFG (G-SIG: 11050986)

Germany · German Bundestag · 26 February 1988

Bewertung der Ergebnisse einer Umfrage des BMJFFG zum Interesse junger Frauen an einem Dienst in der Bundeswehr (G-SIG: 11051019)

Germany · German Bundestag · 26 February 1988

proposition de loi relative à la défense des droits d'usage au bois

France · Senate · 25 February 1988

Ergebnisse des Europäischen Rates und der Gespräche in Washington (G-SIG: 11001629)

Germany · German Bundestag · 25 February 1988

Prioritäten der deutschen Außenpolitik: Verankerung im Bündnis, europäische Einigung, Überwindung der Teilung Deutschlands und Europas Reform der EG-Strukturpolitik und der EG-Agrarpolitik, Begrenzung der Überschußproduktion, Flächenstillegungen zur Marktentlastung, Ausgestaltung des 2%igen Mehrwertsteuerausgleichs, Sicherung der Finanzierung der Gemeinschaft bis 1992, Einführung des Bruttosozialprodukts als Kriterium für den Beitragssatz zum Gemeinschaftshaushalt, Verbesserung der transatlantischen Handelsbeziehungen, Verwirklichung des Binnenmarktes bis 1992 Ratifizierung des INF-Vertrages ohne Wenn und Aber, Gesamtkonzept des Bündnisses für Sicherheit, Abrüstung und Rüstungskontrolle, Gründung des Deutsch-Amerikanischen Rates für Jugendaustausch, Deutsch-Amerikanischer Tag als ständige Einrichtung, Abbau der konventionellen Überlegenheit des Warschauer Pakts, Fortsetzung der START-Verhandlungen, weltweites Verbot chemischer Waffen, Reduzierung der nuklearen Kurzstreckenraketen, langfristige Stabilisierung des Wachstums der Weltwirtschaft

Economic Conversion Act of 1988

United States · United States Congress · 22 February 1988

Economic Conversion Act of 1988 - Title I: Economic Stabilization and Revitalization Pilot Program - Amends the Defense Production Act of 1950 to authorize the President to make grants for job retraining programs and planning for alternative production required by the cancellation of major defense contracts (or reductions of $10,000,000 or more in the value of such contracts) during FY 1989 through 1993. Permits one grant for each defense contract cancellation or reduction. Requires the administration of such grants at the local level by a capable unit of general local government or, through default, by the collective bargaining agents of affected employees. Directs the President to make weekly economic adjustment assistance payments to employees affected by such a cancellation or reduction of a contract during FY 1989 through 1993. Sets forth a formula for determining the amount of such assistance, making allowances for unemployment compensation or public assistance received and health insurance coverage needed. Sets forth assistance application procedures and notification requirements. Makes available for such grants and assistance payments the amount of previously-appropriated funds which the United States will save as a result of the cancellation or reduction of a defense contract. Title II: Prenotification of Base Closures and Defense-Related Contract Cancellations - Directs the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Economic Adjustment Committee, to notify State and local governments and regional organizations within a specified period of time of the proposed realignment or closure of a military installation, the cancellation or termination of a defense contract, or the failure to proceed with an approved major weapon system program.

Zurruhesetzungen gemäß Personalstrukturgesetz - Streitkräfte; Untersuchung der Motive der Offiziere für den vorzeitigen Ruhestand (G-SIG: 11046394)

Germany · German Bundestag · 19 February 1988

Limit America's Runaway Defense Dollars Act of 1988

United States · United States Congress · 18 February 1988

Limit America's Runaway Defense Dollars Act of 1988 - Makes inapplicable to contracts awarded by the Department of Defense: (1) the Davis-Bacon Act; and (2) all provisions of the Service Contract Act of 1965. Amends the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act to direct the President, no later than 60 days after the enactment of this Act, to prescribe a goal for each material to be stockpiled, and to report such goals to the Senate and House Armed Services Committees. States that such goals shall become effective 45 days after the Committees receive such report. Authorizes the President to reduce such goals by up to 30 percent or to increase such goals. Requires the President to notify the Committees of any revised goal and the reasons therefore. States that such revised goals shall become effective 45 days after the Committees receive such notification. Provides a minimum total quantity of such stockpiled materials. Establishes the Bipartisan Commission on the Consolidation of Military Bases to: (1) review the military importance of all major military installations; and (2) identify which such installations can be closed or realigned without impairing the security of the United States. Outlines administrative procedures concerning membership, staff, meetings, and powers of the Commission. Directs the Commission, within 180 days after the enactment of this Act, to submit to the President, the Secretary of Defense, and the Congress a final report on the findings and conclusions of the Commission. Terminates the Commission 30 days after the submission of such report. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to take specified action with respect to the implementation of the Commission's recommendations.

A bill to amend the Department of Defense Authorization Act, 1985, to extend medical benefits for certain former spouses.

United States · United States Congress · 18 February 1988

Amends the Department of Defense Authorization Act, 1985 to extend until December 31, 1988, the date up to which a former spouse may receive a final decree of divorce and still be considered a dependent of a member of the armed forces and therefore still eligible for medical benefits as a military dependent.

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, for the purpose of making permanent a rental housing lease indemnity program.

United States · United States Congress · 18 February 1988

Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to carry out a program under which the Secretary of a military department may guarantee compensation of any person who leases a rental unit to a member of the armed forces following any breach of lease or rental unit damage done by the member. Directs the Secretary of each military department to carry out such program. Authorizes the Secretary of the military department concerned to enter into an agreement with any person who leases rental units to military personnel. Outlines terms to be included in such agreement, including liability limits of the Secretary concerned, and the Secretary's right to be subrogated to the rights of the lessor for compensation for breach of lease or rental unit damage. Authorizes the Secretary concerned who has compensated an owner for rental breach or unit damage to withhold from a member's pay an amount equal to the amount paid by the Secretary to the lessor as compensation for the breach or damage.

War Powers Amendments of 1988

United States · United States Congress · 18 February 1988

War Powers Amendments of 1988 - Amends the War Powers Resolution to permit the introduction of U.S. armed forces to: (1) forestall a direct and imminent threat of an armed attack on the United States or the armed forces: and (2) protect U.S. citizens during their evacuation from any situation on the high seas or any country in which such citizens are subject to a direct and imminent threat to their lives, either by a government or beyond the power of the appropriate government to control. Directs the President to make every effort to terminate such threat without the use of the armed forces and, when possible, to obtain consent of the government of the country involved before using U.S. armed forces to protect endangered U.S. citizens. Limits the emergency use of U.S. armed forces to such use as is essential for the protection of threatened U.S. citizens. Prohibits the use of Federal funds for any introduction of U.S. armed forces into hostilities which is not authorized under such Resolution. Outlines the specific consultation required between the President and the Congress before the introduction of U.S. armed forces into hostilities or situations in which the imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated. Requires the President to ask designated members of the Congress for their advice and opinions and, in appropriate circumstances, their approval of the action contemplated. Declares that the consultation requirement is not met merely by the Congress being informed about the situation. Directs the President to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities within 60 days after the armed forces are introduced, unless the Congress has taken certain action effectively extending such use of the armed forces. Prohibits funds from being used to extend the use of such armed forces unless the Congress has taken such extending action. Provides that any Member of Congress has standing to bring an action alleging that the President or the armed forces have not complied with any provision of such Resolution. Prohibits the court hearing such an action from declining to determine such case on the ground that the issue is a political question or otherwise nonjusticiable.

A bill to amend title 37, United States Code, to authorize the payment of incentive special pay for nurses in the Armed Forces.

United States · United States Congress · 17 February 1988

Authorizes the payment of special incentive pay to officers serving as nurses on active duty in the armed forces for a period of not less than one year. Requires such officers, in order to receive such special pay, to agree to serve for at least one year beginning on the date the officer accepts the award of special pay. Authorizes the Secretary of the military department concerned to terminate the payment of special pay to any officer at any time. Requires an officer receiving special pay and voluntarily terminating his or her service to refund on a prorated basis any amount paid in advance for such duty.

A bill to increase the authority of the Secretary of Defense to transfer unobligated balances between accounts of the Department of Defense for fiscal year 1988 and to require the Secretary to use a portion of that authority to provide needed funds for depot maintenance activities and civilian personnel salaries.

United States · United States Congress · 17 February 1988

Amends the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1988 to increase from $1,500,000,000 to $4,000,000,000 the maximum amount authorized to be transferred by the Secretary of Defense between working capital funds of the Department of Defense (DOD) and appropriations made available under such Act for military functions of DOD. Requires the Secretary, in determining the proper amounts to be so transferred, to ensure that an appropriate portion of such authority is used to transfer to operation and maintenance accounts of DOD for FY 1988 sufficient funds for depot maintenance activities and civilian personnel pay. Amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1988 and 1989 to increase from $2,000,000,000 to $4,000,000,000 the amount authorized under such Act to effect such transfers.

A resolution providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 1054) to amend chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code, to allow members of the Armed Forces to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care.

United States · United States Congress · 16 February 1988

Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 1054 (tort claims by armed forces members for injuries caused by medical care).

A concurrent resolution calling for the resignation of General Noriega as the commander-in-chief of the Panamanian Defense Forces, a position from which he has functioned as the de facto ruler of Panama.

United States · United States Congress · 16 February 1988

Expresses concern over recent events in Panama and the deterioration of U.S.-Panamanian relations. Reaffirms the Congress' commitment to the full implementation of the terms of the Panama Canal Treaties. Calls for General Noriega to resign as commander-in-chief of the Panamanian Defense Forces to facilitate a return to democracy and normalization of U.S.-Panamanian relations.

Intervention gegen die Verlagerung von Schwertransporten der US-Streitkräfte auf die Straße (G-SIG: 11046364)

Germany · German Bundestag · 12 February 1988

Defense Supplies Security and Control Reform Act of 1988

United States · United States Congress · 9 February 1988

Defense Supplies Security and Control Reform Act of 1988 - Title I: Supply Inventory Management Studies, Demonstration Project, and Modernization Plan - Directs the Secretary of Defense: (1) no later than one year after the enactment of this Act, to carry out a study to determine the effectiveness of Department of Defense (DOD) procedures for ensuring the security and control of supplies at DOD depots; and (2) no later than 18 months after the enactment of this Act, to report to the Senate and House Armed Services Committees (the defense committees) on the results of the study, and to provide the Comptroller General a copy of such report. Directs the Comptroller General to review such report, and to submit his or her findings and recommendations concerning such report to the defense committees. Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Secretary to: (1) conduct a cost-benefit analysis of the practice of selling surplus DOD munitions to the public; (2) develop improved methods for the identification and accounting of individual DOD munitions items; and (3) prepare a plan for the modernization of the supply facilities and distribution procedures of the military departments and defense agencies of DOD. Requires reports by the Secretary to the defense committees. Title II: Supply Security and Control Improvements - Directs the Secretary, not later than February 1 annually, to report to the defense committees on the security and control of supplies. Outlines information to be included in each such report, including inventory program plans, deficiencies discovered, and an evaluation of the effectiveness of the current system of supply inventory security and control. Directs the Secretary to require an investigation of each discrepancy in an accounting for supplies of DOD involving an amount to be prescribed by the Secretary. Directs the Secretary to require, to the extent feasible, that defense supply ordering and receiving functions be performed by different offices and individuals. Requires the Secretary to ensure that an individual's performance in accounting for defense supplies is taken into account in evaluating job performance, rating efficiency, or determining fitness for retention, promotion, or assignment to a position of command. Requires the Secretary to ensure that DOD employees and armed forces members performing defense supply functions are skilled in such positions and are not performing such functions merely for disciplinary reasons. Title III: Law Enforcement Enhancement Provisions - Urges the Secretary to continue to utilize undercover investigative techniques to detect and investigate thefts of Government property, including munitions, from the DOD supply system. Directs the Secretary to establish and maintain a centralized computer system for recording and organizing such investigative information. Amends the Federal criminal code to direct the Secretary to report the theft or other loss of any DOD supply to the Secretary of the Treasury within 24 hours after discovery. Provides that it shall be unlawful for any licensed importer, manufacturer, or other person to place a U.S. military model or serial number on any firearm unless such firearm is being imported or manufactured for use by the United States. Revises Federal provisions relating to the offenses of: (1) attempted embezzlement of public money, property, or records; and (2) purchase or receipt of military, naval, or veterans' facilities property. Provides that, upon the conviction of a person for the theft of Government property, any Federal benefits payable to him or her may be reduced, or (if the total value involved in the theft exceeds $500) terminated.

United States Coast Guard Bicentennial Medal Act

United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1988

United States Coast Guard Bicentennial Medal Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to design, strike, and sell a medal in commemoration of the bicentennial of the U.S. Coast Guard in 1990. Requires the design of the medal to be selected by the Secretary of the Treasury after consultation with the Secretary of Transportation and the Commission of Fine Arts.

Ursachen des Anstiegs der Zahl der Wehrdienstverweigerer und Sicherstellung der personellen Bedarfsdeckung der Bundeswehr, z.B. durch Erhöhung der Attraktivität des Grundwehrdienstes (G-SIG: 11046323)

Germany · German Bundestag · 5 February 1988

Veterans' Benefits and Programs Improvement Act of 1988

United States · United States Congress · 4 February 1988

Veterans' Home Loan Program Improvements Act of 1988 - Establishes an independent Commission on the Veterans' Administration Home Loan Guaranty Program to assess the Veterans Administration (VA) home loan guaranty program. Directs the Commission, within 12 months after at least five Commission members have been appointed, to submit to the Administrator and the Senate and House Veterans' Affairs Committees a report on findings and recommendations with regard to: (1) ways to reduce defaults and foreclosures on VA home loans; (2) ways to reduce VA costs resulting from such foreclosures; (3) the management and disposition of loans made by the VA to finance the sale of properties acquired by the VA as a result of foreclosures; and (4) other administrative matters with regard to the operation of the VA home loan guaranty program. Directs the Administrator, no later than two months after such report is submitted, to submit an interim report to the veterans' committees containing the Administrator's views on the Commission's report and legislation or recommendations proposed by the Commission. Directs the Administrator to submit a final report to the veterans' committees, which includes any action taken up to that point, no later than six months after submission of the Commission's report, together with any recommendations. Terminates the Commission 90 days after the Administrator submits the final report. Amends Federal veterans' benefits provisions to authorize the Administrator to make loans to finance the sale of foreclosed property acquired by the VA at a lower-than-prevailing market rate in order to assure the saleability of such home and the solvency of the Veterans' Administration Home Loan Guaranty Revolving Fund. Makes provisions governing the assumption of VA housing loans applicable to purchases of foreclosed property acquired by the VA.

An Act to authorize the Vietnam Women's Memorial Project, Inc., to construct within the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial site in the District of Columbia a specific commemoration of women of the United States who served in the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam conflict.

United States · United States Congress · 4 February 1988

Authorizes the Vietnam Women's Memorial Project, Inc., to construct a statue of a woman Vietnam veteran within the Vietnam Veterans Memorial site in Washington, D.C., to honor and recognize the women of the U.S. armed forces who served in the Vietnam conflict. Subjects the location and design of the statue to approval by the Secretary of the Interior, the Commission of Fine Arts, and the National Capital Planning Commission. Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the addition of the statue is well within the intent of the law authorizing the establishment of the Memorial; and (2) after the addition of such statue, such Memorial will be complete and no further additions to the site should be authorized or undertaken.

A bill to prohibit the closing of certain operations of the United States Coast Guard at the Glenview Air Station, Chicago, Illinois.

United States · United States Congress · 4 February 1988

Prohibits funds appropriated to the Department of Transportation or the Coast Guard from being used to carry out the closing of the helicopter rescue operations of the Coast Guard at the Glenview Air Station, Chicago, Illinois, or to reduce the number of personnel engaged in such operation.

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to clarify and strengthen the authority of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 3 February 1988

Amends Federal defense procurement provisions to revise and add new responsibilities to the position of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition. Provides that the Under Secretary is to be the principal adviser to the Secretary of Defense on acquisition matters in the Department of Defense (DOD) and shall report directly to the Secretary on such matters. Requires the Under Secretary to consult with and keep closely informed the Deputy Secretary of Defense and other appropriate officials, without being subject to the direction of any such official. Authorizes the Under Secretary to provide for management of any acquisition program involving more than one component of DOD through a joint program management organization headed by the Under Secretary or other appropriate means as determined by the Under Secretary. Authorizes the Under Secretary to review and make recommendations to the Secretary on all programming, budgetary, and financial matters relating to acquisition. Directs the Under Secretary to establish within DOD a single unified defense acquisition process based, to the extent possible, on sound business practices which include establishing a management information system to monitor and assess acquisition programs. Directs the Secretary of each military department and the head of any other component of DOD with acquisition responsibilities to: (1) provide the Under Secretary with any information directly or indirectly relating to acquisition matters; and (2) ensure that his department or component provides all information required by the Under Secretary for management information systems established under this Act. Prohibits any major defense acquisition program from proceeding into full-scale development unless approved by the Under Secretary, and allows the Under Secretary to terminate any defense acquisition program at any time. Prohibits the Secretary of a military department or the head of any other component of DOD from beginning a research and development program until the Under Secretary is notified of the program. Requires the annual DOD budget submitted to the President to set forth separately the budget and staff requirements of the Under Secretary proposed for that fiscal year. Directs the Under Secretary to submit a report to the Secretary each fiscal year on personnel and resources required for his office for that fiscal year, such report to be forwarded to the Congress without change. Directs the Under Secretary to establish policies to ensure that audit and oversight activities are carried out in a manner so as to prevent duplication by different elements of DOD. Directs the Secretaries of the Army, the Navy, and the Air Force to designate one of their Assistant Secretaries as the Service Acquisition Executive for their respective department, such Assistant Secretary to be the senior procurement executive of such Department.

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to waive a maximum financed amount limitation with respect to vendee home loans made for homes located in economically distressed areas.

United States · United States Congress · 3 February 1988

Authorizes the Administrator of Veterans Affairs to waive the maximum financed amount limitation with respect to veterans' home loans made for homes located in economically distressed areas.

Veterans' Home Loan Program Emergency Amendments of 1988

United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1988

Veterans' Home Loan Program Emergency Amendments of 1988 - Authorizes the Veterans Administration (VA) to require down payments of less than five percent of property value to finance the sales of properties acquired as the result of foreclosures of VA-guaranteed loans, if necessary to market such properties competitively.

Einsatz von Arbeitnehmern aus sozialistischen Ländern, z.B. Jugoslawien, im Bereich von Liegenschaften der Bundeswehr (G-SIG: 11046300)

Germany · German Bundestag · 29 January 1988

Belastung des Traditionsverständnisses der Bundeswehr durch Herausgabe von Büchern über die Waffen-SS und andere Kriegsliteratur im Bundeswehr-Vertragsverlag Mönch (G-SIG: 11046314)

Germany · German Bundestag · 29 January 1988