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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.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

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

Defence

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

  1. 31 May 1973

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 31 May 1973

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 20 June 1973

    Reported

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Armed Services with amendment, S. Rept. 93-235.

    Source: Committee

  4. 20 June 1973

    Reported

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Armed Services with amendment, S. Rept. 93-235.

    Source: Committee

  5. 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

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  • Introduced in Senate

    summary · EN · 31 May 1973

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