United States · Bill · S
S. 1916 (93rd)
A bill to amend titles 10 and 37, United States Code, to make permanent certain provisions of the Dependents Assistance Act of 1950, as amended.
Introduced
31 May 1973
Last action
22 June 1973 · Passed
Status
Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H.R. 8537 passed in lieu.
Sponsors
Sen. Symington, Stuart [D-MO], Sen. Stennis, John C. [D-MS], Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC]
Subjects
Defence
Source updated
14 January 2025
Summary
Title I: Amendments to Make Permanent Certain Provisions of the Dependents Assistance Act of 1950, as amended - Permits, under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the armed force concerned, a regular enlisted member of an armed force who has dependents to be discharged for hardship. Revises the definition of word "parent" for purposes of determining the entitlement of quarters allowances. Sets forth the monthly basic allowance for quarters for enlisted members in specific pay grades. Permits the Secretary concerned to make any determination necessary to administer this title with regard to enlisted members, including determinations of dependency and relationship, and to reconsider and change or modify any such determination. Title II: Miscellaneous Provisions - Extends to June 30, 1975 those provisions of law authorizing special pay for physicians, dentists, optometrists and veternarians ordered to active duty after June 30, 1973. Extends to June 30, 1975 those provisions of law providing for the payment of an enlistment bonus to a person who enlists in a combat element of an armed force for at least three years.
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Timeline
31 May 1973
Introduced
Referred to Senate Committee on Armed Services.
Source: IntroReferral
31 May 1973
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
20 June 1973
Reported
Reported to Senate from the Committee on Armed Services with amendment, S. Rept. 93-235.
Source: Committee
20 June 1973
Reported
Reported to Senate from the Committee on Armed Services with amendment, S. Rept. 93-235.
Source: Committee
22 June 1973
Passed
Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H.R. 8537 passed in lieu.
Source: Floor
Votes
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Versions
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Documents
2 official files
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Reported to Senate with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 20 June 1973
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 31 May 1973
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Sponsors
- Sen. Symington, Stuart [D-MO] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Stennis, John C. [D-MS] · D · Cosponsor
- Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] · R · Cosponsor
- · ssas00 · Standing
Related records
Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/93rd-congress/senate-bill/1916
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/93/s/1916
- us · 93-s-1916 · source updated 14 January 2025