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94-hr-15827 94 hr 15827 Intelligence Management Reform Act Armed Forces and National Security 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Harrington, Michael J. [D-MA-6] MA D H000230 0 Intelligence Management Reform Act - Title I: Intelligence Management Reorganization and Reform - Redesignates Director of Central Intelligence as the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Establishes within the Executive Office of the President an Office of National Intelligence Management headed by a Director of Central Intelligence (hereinafter the Director). States that the Director shall be the principal foreign intelligence advisor to the President and shall have exclusive responsibility for producing national intelligence for the President and Congress, shall prepare the national intelligence budget, and manage all funds appropriated for use by the intelligence community. Places each national intelligence agency under the direction of the Secretary of Defense in time of War. Establishes a National Intelligence Board within the Office consisting of seven civilians outside Government service appointed by the Director to advise the Director. Establishes in the Office an Inspector General of the Intelligence Community to review all activities of each national intelligence agency and to report violations of the law to the Attorney General, the Director, and to the head of the agency involved. Establishes, within the National Security Council, the Operations Advisory Group composed of the Secretary of Defense, the Attorney General, the Director, the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. States that the function of the Group is to advise the President with respect to sensitive intelligence collection activities and intelligence activities in foreign countries conducted for reasons other than for the collection of intelligence, including covert military assistance programs. Prohibits under any circumstances any activity conducted for the purpose of subverting a foreign democracy. Prohibits other nonintelligence gathering operations in foreign countries unless approved by the President as… 2025-09-02T18:50:02Z  
94-hr-15828 94 hr 15828 Intelligence Management Reform Act Armed Forces and National Security 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Harrington, Michael J. [D-MA-6] MA D H000230 3 Intelligence Management Reform Act - Title I: Intelligence Management Reorganization and Reform - Redesignates Director of Central Intelligence as the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Establishes within the Executive Office of the President an Office of National Intelligence Management headed by a Director of Central Intelligence (hereinafter the Director). States that the Director shall be the principal foreign intelligence advisor to the President and shall have exclusive responsibility for producing national intelligence for the President and Congress, shall prepare the national intelligence budget, and manage all funds appropriated for use by the intelligence community. Places each national intelligence agency under the direction of the Secretary of Defense in time of War. Establishes a National Intelligence Board within the Office consisting of seven civilians outside Government service appointed by the Director to advise the Director. Establishes in the Office an Inspector General of the Intelligence Community to review all activities of each national intelligence agency and to report violations of the law to the Attorney General, the Director, and to the head of the agency involved. Establishes, within the National Security Council, the Operations Advisory Group composed of the Secretary of Defense, the Attorney General, the Director, the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. States that the function of the Group is to advise the President with respect to sensitive intelligence collection activities and intelligence activities in foreign countries conducted for reasons other than for the collection of intelligence, including covert military assistance programs. Prohibits under any circumstances any activity conducted for the purpose of subverting a foreign democracy. Prohibits other nonintelligence gathering operations in foreign countries unless approved by the President as… 2025-09-02T18:50:03Z  
94-hr-15840 94 hr 15840 World War I Pension Act Armed Forces and National Security 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Rousselot, John H. [R-CA-26] CA R R000469 0 World War I Pension Act - Directs the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to pay veterans of World War I, or their widows, a pension at a monthly rate of $150. (Adds 38 U.S.C. 513) 2025-09-02T18:50:01Z  
94-hr-15770 94 hr 15770 A bill to amend title 37 of the United States Code in order to abolish the personal money allowances payable under such title to certain officers. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. House Rep. Aspin, Les [D-WI-1] WI D A000224 0 Abolishes the personal money allowances presently payable to specified officers of the armed forces. (Repeals 37 U.S.C. 414) 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
94-hr-15771 94 hr 15771 A bill to amend section 1336 of title 10 of the United States Code in order to establish limitation on the crediting of years of service in the Armed Forces for retirement benefits. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. House Rep. Aspin, Les [D-WI-1] WI D A000224 0 Requires individuals who are eligible for retirement pay from the armed forces to make an irrevocable election to apply any years of creditable civilian service such individuals may have to either: (1) the computation of such retirement pay; or (2) to the computation of any other annuity, pension, or old-age benefit to which such individuals may be entitled to under any other law (presently such civilian service may be used in computing both). (Amends 10 U.S.C. 1336) 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
94-hr-15774 94 hr 15774 A bill to prohibit appropriated funds from being used to pay for certain morale, welfare, and recreation programs of the Armed Forces. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to House Committee on Government Operations. House Rep. Aspin, Les [D-WI-1] WI D A000224 0 Prohibits funds appropriated under any provision of law from being used for any nonappropriated morale, welfare, or recreation activity of the Armed Forces operated within the United States. 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z  
94-hr-15794 94 hr 15794 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide Federal loans and loan guarantees to veterans for the purchase and installation of heating and cooling systems which utilize solar energy. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Baucus, Max [D-MT-1] MT D B000243 2 Authorizes the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to make loans and loan guarantees to veterans for the purchase of solar heating and cooling systems to be used in any dwelling or farm residence to be owned and occupied by the veteran as his home. 2024-08-01T19:33:41Z  
94-s-3859 94 s 3859 A bill to amend the corporate name of AMVETS (American Veterans of World War II), and for other purposes. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-09-29 1976-09-29 Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] SC R T000254 0 Amends the Federal charter of AMVETS (American Veterans of World War II) to change the corporate name of such organization to AMVETS (American Veterans of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam). 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
94-hr-15677 94 hr 15677 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate certain minimum periods of service required of a veteran with respect to a eligibility for a veteran's pension. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-09-23 1976-09-23 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-10] NY D B000432 0 Removes the military service time requirements for qualification as a veteran of the Indian Wars, Mexican Border period, World Wars I and II, the Korean conflict or the Vietnam era. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 101, 511, 512, 521 and 532) 2024-08-01T19:33:32Z  
94-hr-15680 94 hr 15680 World War I Pension Act Armed Forces and National Security 1976-09-23 1976-09-23 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Clausen, Don H. [R-CA-2] CA R C000475 0 World War I Pension Act - Directs the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to pay veterans of World War I, or their widows, a pension at a monthly rate of $150. (Adds 38 U.S.C. 513) 2025-09-02T18:49:55Z  
94-hr-15685 94 hr 15685 A bill to establish a Commission to Study the Quality of Instruction at the Service Academies. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-09-23 1976-09-23 Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. House Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-26] NY R G000212 6 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. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
94-hr-15671 94 hr 15671 A bill to name the Veterans' Administration hospital located at 200 Springs Road, Bedford, Mass., the "Edith Nousse Rogers Memorial Veterans' Hospital". Armed Forces and National Security 1976-09-22 1976-10-01 Referred to Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Heckler, Margaret M. [R-MA-10] MA R H000440 10 Names the Veterans' Administration hospital at 200 Springs Road, Bedford, Massachusetts, the "Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans' Hospital." 2025-01-14T17:02:09Z  
94-s-3846 94 s 3846 A bill to amend chapter 67 of title 10, United States Code, to grant eligibility for retired pay to certain reservists who did not perform active duty before August 16, 1945. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-09-22 1976-09-22 Referred to Senate Committee on Armed Services. Senate Sen. Allen, James B. [D-AL] AL D A000127 0 Grants eligibility for retired pay to members of the armed forces reserves who performed active duty after August 13, 1961, and before May 31, 1963, or after August 4, 1964, and before March 28, 1973, or who performed at least 20 years of service after August 15, 1945. (Amends 10 U.S.C. 1331(c), 1332(b), 1333) 2025-01-14T17:07:58Z  
94-hconres-753 94 hconres 753 A resolution expressing the sense of Congress that Hispanic Americans should receive a fair opportunity for leadership positions within the Armed Forces. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-09-16 1976-09-16 Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. House Rep. Steelman, Alan [R-TX-5] TX R S000841 0 Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Defense should take immediate action to insure that the leadership abilities of Hispanic Americans are fully utilized within the Armed Forces, including the training of substantially greater numbers of Hispanic-American officers in military staff schools, and the review of qualified Hispanic-Americans for immediate promotion to general or flag officer. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
94-hr-15585 94 hr 15585 A bill to permit the construction and operation of facilities other than a hotel upon the Fort Monroe Military Reservation in Virginia. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-09-16 1976-09-16 Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. House Rep. Downing, Thomas N. [D-VA-1] VA D D000474 0 Authorizes the person to whom the Secretary of War granted permission to construct and operate a hotel on the Fort Monroe Military Reservation in Virginia to adapt the hotel for other uses as such person deems appropriate. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
94-hr-15592 94 hr 15592 A bill to amend section 4349(a) of title 10, United States Code, to provide that the companies of the corps of cadets at the U.S. Military Academy may be commanded by commissioned officers of the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-09-16 1976-09-16 Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. House Rep. Price, Melvin [D-IL-23] IL D P000522 1 Authorizes commissioned officers of the Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps to command companies of the Corps of Cadets at the United States Military Academy. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
94-s-3813 94 s 3813 A bill to authorize the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to pay to female veterans of World War II and the Korean conflict certain educational benefits on the same basis that such benefits were paid to male veterans. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-09-14 1976-09-14 Referred to Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Senate Sen. Montoya, Joseph M. [D-NM] NM D M000876 0 Directs the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to pay, upon application, female veterans of World War II and the Korean conflict certain educational benefits based on having a dependent spouse which were not paid to them, but would have been, if their entitlement to the benefits had been determined on the same basis as for male veterans. Allows such applications for payment to be filed one year from enactment of this Act. 2025-01-14T17:02:09Z  
94-hr-15532 94 hr 15532 A bill granting the consent of Congress to retired members of the uniformed services, members of reserve components of the Armed Forces, and members of the Public Health Service Reserve Corps to accept employment with foreign governments. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-09-13 1976-09-13 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-15] FL D F000041 10 Grants Congressional consent to retired members of the uniformed services, members of Reserve components of the Armed Services, and members of the Public Health Service Reserve Corps to accept employment with foreign governments if approved by the Secretary of State and the Secretary concerned (as defined by this Act). 2024-08-01T19:33:20Z  
94-hr-15542 94 hr 15542 Intelligence Community Reorganization Act Armed Forces and National Security 1976-09-13 1976-09-13 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. McClory, Robert [R-IL-13] IL R M000340 0 Intelligence Community Reorganization Act - Establishes the National Security Agency as an independent Executive agency to carry out the same functions it carries out as an agency in the Department of Defense. Directs the President to appoint by and with the advice and consent of the Senate a Director of Central Intelligence. Prohibits the Director from holding any other military or civilian office under the United States. Requires the Director to coordinate foreign intelligence activities among various operating and analytical agencies and to inform Congress within 48 hours after the initiation of any covert action involving a significant risk. Requires the internal audit staff of the Central Intelligence Agency to audit the Agency and its overseas stations annually. Abolishes the Defense Intelligence Agency and transfers its functions to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Prohibits the training or the supplying of a domestic policy agency by any intelligence officers who are principally involved in foreign or military intelligence. Prohibits any person carrying out intelligence operations of the United States from willfully killing any person. 2025-09-02T18:49:57Z  
94-hr-15514 94 hr 15514 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide Federal loans and loan installation of heating and cooling systems which utilize solar energy. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-09-10 1976-09-10 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Baucus, Max [D-MT-1] MT D B000243 13 Authorizes the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to make loans and loan guarantees to veterans for the purchase of solar heating and cooling systems to be used in any dwelling or farm residence to be owned and occupied by the veteran as his home. 2024-08-01T19:33:23Z  
94-hr-15519 94 hr 15519 A bill to amend title 38, of the United States Code, to make certain that recipients of veterans' pension and compensation will not have the amount of such pension or compensation reduced because of increases in monthly social security benefits. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-09-10 1976-09-10 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Lent, Norman F. [R-NY-4] NY R L000243 0 Provides that recipients of veterans' pensions and dependency and indemnity compensation shall not have the amount of such pension or compensation reduced because of cost-of-living increases and post-1974 general benefit increases in monthly social security benefits. Increases the allowable amount of unearned income available from a spouse to a veteran recieving a non-service connected disability pension. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 415 and 503) 2024-08-01T19:33:23Z  
94-hr-15487 94 hr 15487 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide special pay to certain nursing assistants employed at Veterans' Administration hospitals in order to enhance the retention of such assistants. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-09-09 1976-09-09 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Hannaford, Mark W. [D-CA-34] CA D H000166 0 Provides that the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs may provide special pay not exceeding $2.50 an hour to full time nursing assistants. Prohibits such special pay to those employed in categories of nursing assistant positions in the Department of Medicine and Surgery as to which there is no significant retention problem. Authorizes the Administrator to prescribe regulations governing agreements for special pay which would specify at least a one year term of employment thereunder. (Adds 38 U.S.C. 4119) 2024-08-01T19:33:23Z  
94-hr-15491 94 hr 15491 A bill to provide for annual adjustments in monthly monetary benefits administered by the Veterans' Administration, according to changes in the Consumer Price Index. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-09-09 1976-09-09 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Myers, John T. [R-IN-7] IN R M001130 0 Directs the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to annually increase or decrease rates of specified veterans' benefits in an amount equal to the percentage by which the Consumer Price Index (all items, United States city average) increased or decreased since the last change in such rates. (Adds 38 U.S.C. 3111) 2024-08-01T19:33:23Z  
94-hr-15418 94 hr 15418 A bill to amend section 651 of title 10, United States Code, to provide that female persons who become members of the Armed Forces shall have a 6-year statutory military obligation and for other purposes. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-09-02 1976-09-02 Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. House Rep. Price, Melvin [D-IL-23] IL D P000522 1 Establishes a six-year military obligation for females who become members of the armed forces. (Amends 10 U.S.C. 651) 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
94-hr-15378 94 hr 15378 Department of Defense Supplemental Appropriation Authorization Act Armed Forces and National Security 1976-09-01 1976-09-01 Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. House Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3] FL D B000371 1 Department of Defense Supplemental Appropriation Authorization Act - Authorizes additional appropriations of $1,111,000,000 for the procurement of naval vessels by the Navy for fiscal year 1977. 2025-09-02T18:49:51Z  
94-hr-15341 94 hr 15341 Department of Defense Supplemental Appropriation Authorization Act Armed Forces and National Security 1976-08-31 1976-08-31 Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. House Rep. Price, Melvin [D-IL-23] IL D P000522 1 Department of Defense Supplemental Appropriation Authorization Act - Title I: Procurement - Authorizes additional appropriations for fiscal year 1977 for the procurement of aircraft by the Air Force and naval vessels, torpedoes and related equipment by the Navy. Amends the Department of Defense Appropriation Authorization Act, 1977, to increase the appropriations authorized under such Act for aircraft procurement by the Navy and Marine Corps. Increases the authorized appropriations for the procurement of US-3A COD aircraft by such armed forces. Title II: Authorizes additional appropriations for fiscal year 1977 for various armed forces for research, development, test and evaluation. Repeals appropriations authorized under the Department of Defense Appropriation Authorization Act for research and development of the Trident missile system. Title III: Reserve Forces - Amends such Act to reduce the average personnel strength of the Naval Reserve. Title IV: Procurement, Transition Quarter - Authorizes additional appropriations for the procurement of naval vessels by the Navy during the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976. 2025-09-02T18:49:51Z  
94-hr-15350 94 hr 15350 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, and for other purposes. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-08-31 1976-08-31 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Thone, Charles [R-NE-1] NE R T000234 3 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. 2024-08-01T19:33:23Z  
94-s-3786 94 s 3786 Supplemental Authorization Act for Military Construction on Guam Armed Forces and National Security 1976-08-31 1976-08-31 Referred to Senate Committee on Armed Services. Senate Sen. Stennis, John C. [D-MS] MS D S000852 1 Supplemental Authorization Act for Military Construction on Guam - Title I: Military Construction - Authorizes appropriations for the establishment and development of military installations and facilities on Guam. Title II: Military Family Housing - Authorizes appropriations for military housing on Guam. Title III: General Provisions - Stipulates that authorizations under this Act shall be subject to the same authorizations and limitations of the Military Construction Authorization Act, 1976. 2025-09-02T18:52:33Z  
94-s-3781 94 s 3781 A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize a tuition assistance program for eligible enlisted members of the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve of the Armed Forces. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-08-30 1976-08-30 Referred to Senate Committee on Armed Services. Senate Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] SC R T000254 0 Authorizes each of the Secretaries of the various military departments or the Secretary of Transportation with respect to the Coast Guard when it is not operating as a service in the Navy, to establish a program of tuition assistance to members of the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve of each armed force to enable such members to pursue studies at a post-secondary educational level. Sets forth the requirements for receipt of such assistance and stipulates the amount of assistance which may be made available. Authorizes appropriations in such amounts as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act. (Adds 10 U.S.C. 2001a) 2025-01-14T17:07:58Z  
94-hr-15242 94 hr 15242 A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code in order to waive the payment of premiums for national service life insurance by certain persons who have attained age 65. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-08-24 1976-08-24 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9] MA D M000834 0 Directs that the premiums on National Service Life Insurance be waived during any time after which the insured has attained the age of 65 and has paid premiums on the insurance for not less than 25 years. (Adds 38 U.S.C. 726) 2024-08-01T19:33:14Z  
94-hr-15249 94 hr 15249 A bill to permit the enlistment of Vietnamese and Cambodian refugees into the Armed Forces of the United States under certain circumstances. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-08-24 1976-08-24 Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. House Rep. Fenwick, Millicent H. [R-NJ-5] NJ R F000078 11 Permits the enlistment of Vietnamese and Cambodian refugees into the U.S. Armed Forces if the Secretary of the military department concerned determines that any such alien intends to make a legal declaration of intention to become a citizen of the United States after his or her status has been adjusted to that of an alien admitted for permanent residence. States that the authority to enlist such aliens into the Armed Forces shall expire 12 months after the enactment of this Act. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
94-hr-15214 94 hr 15214 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide Federal loans and loan guarantees to veterans for purchase and installation of heating and cooling systems which utilize solar energy. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-08-23 1976-08-23 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Baucus, Max [D-MT-1] MT D B000243 20 Authorizes the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to make loans and loan guarantees to veterans for the purchase of solar heating and cooling systems to be used in any dwelling or farm residence to be owned and occupied by the veteran as his home. 2024-08-01T19:33:13Z  
94-hconres-710 94 hconres 710 Resolution expressing the sense of the Congress in favor of eliminating the reduction in veterans' pensions which results when cost-of-living increases in social security or railroad retirement benefits occur. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-08-10 1976-08-10 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Ashley, Thomas L. [D-OH-9] OH D A000222 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that no individual whose social security or railroad retirement benefits are increased should suffer, by reason of such increase, a loss of or reduction in any pension which he or she (or any member of his or her family) is otherwise entitled to receive under laws administered by the Veterans' Administration. Stipulates that the House and Senate Committees on Veterans' Affairs should without delay consider and report legislation eliminating the possibility of any loss of or reduction in pensions payable under laws administered by the Veterans' Administration on account of increases in social security or railroad benefits. 2024-08-01T19:20:31Z  
94-hr-15136 94 hr 15136 Supplemental Authorization Act for Military Construction on Guam Armed Forces and National Security 1976-08-10 1976-10-15 Public law 94-508. House Rep. Ichord, Richard H. [D-MO-8] MO D I000001 1 (Reported to Senate from the Committee on Armed Services with amendment, S. Rept. 94-1309) Supplemental Authorization Act for Military Construction on Guam - =Title I: Military Construction= - Authorizes appropriations for the establishment and development of military installations and facilities on Guam. =Title II: Military Family Housing= - Authorizes appropriations for military housing on Guam. =Title III: General and Miscellaneous Provisions= - States that authorizations under this Act shall be subject to the same authorizations and limitations as the Military Construction Authorization Act, 1976. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
94-hr-15167 94 hr 15167 A bill to amend chapter 59 of title 38, United States Code, to provide for the recognition of representatives of the Italian-American War Veterans of the United States. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-08-10 1976-08-10 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9] MA D M000834 0 Authorizes the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to recognize representatives of the Italian American War Veterans of the United States in the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims under laws administrated by the Veterans' Administration. 2024-08-01T19:33:03Z  
94-hr-15112 94 hr 15112 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. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-08-09 1976-08-09 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Cohen, William S. [R-ME-2] ME R C000598 4 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. 2024-08-01T19:33:03Z  
94-s-3739 94 s 3739 A bill to amend section 1451 of title 10, United States Code, to change the offset for social security under the survivor benefit plan from 100 percent to 50 percent. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-08-06 1976-08-06 Referred to Senate Committee on Armed Services. Senate Sen. Beall, J. Glenn, Jr. [R-MD] MD R B000272 0 Revises the armed forces survivor benefit plan to provide for a 50 percent offset (currently 100 percent) of social security benefits to which the survivor is entitled in determining the amount of an annuity payable under such plan. Allows persons entitled to retired or retainer pay who did not elect to participate in such plan to do so and to continue their participation in the Retired Servicemen's Family Protection Plan provided that the total amount of annuities elected does not exceed 100 percent of the retired or retainer pay. (Amends 10 U.S.C. 1451) 2025-01-14T17:07:58Z  
94-s-3743 94 s 3743 A bill to amend section 3102 of title 38, United States Code, relating to the recovery by the United States of certain payments made to veterans. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-08-06 1976-08-06 Referred to Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Senate Sen. Scott, Hugh [R-PA] PA R S000174 0 Provides that in any case in which a veteran is determined to be entitled to compensation for a service- connected total disability subsequent to the time such veteran was awarded a readjustment payment by the Armed Forces, the repayment of any amount of the readjustment payment required by law shall be made over such period as the veteran elects, up to ten years. Provides that in any such case in which the veteran dies as a result of the disability prior to complete repayment, the balance shall be canceled. 2025-01-14T17:02:09Z  
94-hr-15070 94 hr 15070 A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code, in order to increase the rates of allowances for vocational rehabilitation, educational assistance, and special training, to improve the administration of the vocational rehabilitation and educational assistance programs. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-08-05 1976-08-05 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Mottl, Ronald M. [D-OH-23] OH D M001044 5 Title I: Increases in Rates of Allowances for Vocational Rehabilitation, Educational Assistance, and Special Training - Increases by specified amounts the rates payable to eligible veterans for vocational rehabilitation, educational assistance, and apprentice programs. Title II: Extension of Period of Eligibility of Seriously Disabled Veterans for, and Other Improvements Relating to Vocational Rehabilitation - Extends the period 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 veterans's disability and need for vocational rehabilitation. Allows any facilities of any agency of the United States to be used to provide unpaid training or work experience as part or all of a veteran's program of vocational rehabilitation. Title III: Improvements Relating to Education Assistance for Veterans and War Orphans and Widows - Prohibits the Administrator from approving the enrollment of a veteran or other eligible person in any independent study program unless such program leads to a standard college degree. Specifies the method of computing the educational assistance allowance of an eligible veteran or other eligible person pursuing such an independent study program. Title IV: Improvements in the Administration of Educational Benefits and Conforming Amendments - Prohibits the payment of educational assistance to any eligible veteran or person for the purposes of auditing a course, or 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. Prohibits payments for pursuit of the correspondence portion of a combination correspondence-residence course leading to a vocational objective. Title V: Effective Date of Amendments - Makes the amendments made by this Act effective October 1, 1976. 2024-08-01T19:33:03Z  
94-hr-15075 94 hr 15075 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. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-08-05 1976-08-05 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Thone, Charles [R-NE-1] NE R T000234 18 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. 2024-08-01T19:33:03Z  
94-hr-15078 94 hr 15078 Veterans' Administration Review Act Armed Forces and National Security 1976-08-05 1976-08-05 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO-2] CO D W000647 19 Veterans' Administration 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. 3403(c)) 2025-09-02T18:49:37Z  
94-hr-15079 94 hr 15079 Veterans' Administration Review Act Armed Forces and National Security 1976-08-05 1976-08-05 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO-2] CO D W000647 6 Veterans' Administration 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. 3403(c)) 2025-09-02T18:49:37Z  
94-hr-15085 94 hr 15085 A bill to amend the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940 to place certain limitations on the exemption of a member of the Armed Forces from the personal property taxes of the jurisdiction in which the member is stationed. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-08-05 1976-08-05 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT-2] CT D D000388 0 Amends the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940 to limit the present exemption granted to members of the Armed Forces from the personal property taxes of the jurisdiction in which the member is stationed to those individuals who claim as a residence or domicile a State or political subdivision which imposes a similar tax as the State or political subdivision in which the member is stationed. 2024-08-01T19:33:03Z  
94-s-3730 94 s 3730 Military Construction Authorization Act Armed Forces and National Security 1976-08-05 1976-09-15 Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate (Similar provisions inserted in H.R. 14846 as passed Senate). Senate Sen. Symington, Stuart [D-MO] MO D S001136 0 Military Construction Authorization Act - Title I: Army - Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to expend specified amounts to establish and develop military installations and facilities. Sets forth the amounts which may be expended for specified facilities. Authorizes the emergency construction of facilities made necessary by: (1) unforeseen security considerations; (2) new weapons developments; (3) new and unforeseen research and development; or (4) improved production schedules if the deferral of such construction for inclusion in the next Military Construction Authorization Act would be inconsistent with the interests of national security. Title II: Navy - Authorizes the Secretary of the Navy to establish or develop specified military installations and facilities. Sets forth the amounts which may be expended for each such facility. Authorizes the emergency construction of facilities made necessary by those conditions enumerated in title I of this Act. Title III: Air Force - Authorizes the Secretary of the Air Force to establish or develop specified military installations and facilities and sets forth the amounts which may be expended for each such facility. Authorizes the Secretary to proceed with the emergency construction of facilities made necessary by those conditions set forth in title I of this Act. Title IV: Defense Agencies - Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to expend specified amounts to establish or develop military installations and facilities. Authorizes the Secretary to establish or develop additional facilities which he determines to be vital to the security of the United States. Title V: Military Family Housing - Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to construct or acquire sole interest in existing family housing units in specified numbers and locations. Stipulates that no family housing shall be commenced at any such locations until the Secretary has inquired into the availability of suitable private housing at such locations. Authorizes appropriations for such purpose. Title VI: Gen… 2025-09-02T18:52:31Z  
94-hr-15038 94 hr 15038 Vietnam Era Veterans and Dependents Psychological Readjustment Assistance Act Armed Forces and National Security 1976-08-04 1976-08-04 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Abzug, Bella S. [D-NY-20] NY D A000018 9 Vietnam Era Veterans and Dependents Psychological Readjustment Assistance Act - Directs the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to initiate and carry out a program for the treatment and rehabilitation of Vietnam era veterans and their dependents who are experiencing psychological problems as the result of the active military service performed by the veteran. Requires the program to include such psychiatric, psychological, and counseling services as may be necessary for successful treatment. Allows such services to be provided outside Veterans' Administration facilities in specified instances. Stipulates that participation in such program shall be wholly voluntary and shall not be a prerequisite to eligibility for any other form of assistance from the Veterans' Administration. 2025-09-02T18:49:37Z  
94-hr-15061 94 hr 15061 A bill to amend chapter 49 of title 10, United States Code, to prohibit union organization in the Armed Forces. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-08-04 1976-08-04 Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. House Rep. Rousselot, John H. [R-CA-26] CA R R000469 0 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) 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
94-hr-15016 94 hr 15016 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide Federal loans and loan guarantees to veterans for the purchase and installation of heating and cooling systems which utilize solar energy. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-08-03 1976-08-03 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Baucus, Max [D-MT-1] MT D B000243 0 Authorizes the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to make loans and loan guarantees to veterans for the purchase of solar heating and cooling systems to be used in any dwelling or farm residence to be owned and occupied by the veteran as his home. 2024-08-01T19:33:03Z  
94-hconres-695 94 hconres 695 A resolution expressing the sense of the Congress in favor of eliminating the reduction in veterans' pensions which results when cost-of-living increases in social security or railroad retirement benefits occur. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-07-30 1976-07-30 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Pressler, Larry [R-SD-1] SD R P000513 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that no individual whose social security or railroad retirement benefits are increased should suffer, by reason of such increase, a loss of or reduction in any pension which he or she (or any member of his or her family) is otherwise entitled to receive under laws administered by the Veterans' Administration. Stipulates that the House and Senate Committees on Veterans' Affairs should without delay consider and report legislation eliminating the possibility of any loss of or reduction in pensions payable under laws administered by the Veterans' Administration on account of increases in social security or railroad benefits. 2024-08-01T19:20:32Z  
94-hr-14966 94 hr 14966 A bill to amend the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950 to insure continued authorization of nonnuclear disaster preparedness assistance. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-07-30 1976-07-30 Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. House Rep. Chappell, Bill, Jr. [D-FL-4] FL D C000321 0 Amends the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950 to declare it to be the policy and intent of the Congress that the needs of the States and their political subdivisions with respect to preparations for other than enemy-caused disasters be taken into account in providing Federal civil defense assistance under such Act. Authorizes States to use funds made available under such Act to provide emergency preparedness and operations in the event of disasters other than enemy-caused disasters. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
94-hr-14968 94 hr 14968 A bill to amend title 38 of 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. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-07-30 1976-07-30 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Cohen, William S. [R-ME-2] ME R C000598 10 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. 2024-08-01T19:33:03Z  
94-hr-14986 94 hr 14986 A bill to amend chapters 31, 34, 35, and 36 of title 38, United States Code, to increase the rates of vocational rehabilitation, educational assistance, and special training allowance paid to eligible veterans and for other purposes. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-07-30 1976-07-30 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Teague, Olin E. [D-TX-6] TX D T000110 4 Increases by specifed amounts the rates payable to eligible veterans for vocational rehabilitation and educational assistance. 2024-08-01T19:33:03Z  
94-hr-14914 94 hr 14914 A bill to provide for the personal safety of those persons engaged in furthering the foreign intelligence operations of the United States. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-07-28 1976-07-28 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Michel, Robert H. [R-IL-18] IL R M000692 1 Imposes a fine of not more than $10,000 and/or imprisonment of not more than ten years for disclosure of (1) the association of any individual or entity with the foreign intelligence operation of the United States, or (2) the identity of such individual where such disclosure may prejudice the safety of such individual. 2024-08-01T19:32:45Z  
94-hr-14882 94 hr 14882 A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code in order to provide that recipients of veterans' pension and dependency and indemnity compensation will not have the amount of such pension or compensation reduced because of cost-of-living increases in monthly social security benefits or railroad retirement annuities. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-07-27 1976-07-27 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Skubitz, Joe [R-KS-5] KS R S000472 0 Provides that recipients of veterans' pensions and dependency and indemnity compensation shall not have the amount of such pension or compensation reduced because of cost-of-living increases in monthly social security benefits or railroad retirement annuities. 2024-08-01T19:32:52Z  
94-hr-14846 94 hr 14846 An Act to authorize certain construction at military installations, and for other purposes. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-07-26 1976-09-30 Public law 94-431. House Rep. Ichord, Richard H. [D-MO-8] MO D I000001 0 (Reported to Senate from the Committee on Armed Services with amendment, S. Rept. 94-1233) Military Construction Authorization Act - =Title I: Army= - Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to expend specified amounts to establish and develop military installations and facilities. Sets forth the amounts which may be expended for specified facilities. Authorizes the emergency construction of facilities made necessary by: (1) unforeseen security considerations; (2) new weapons developments; (3) new and unforeseen research and development; or (4) improved production schedules if the deferral of such construction for inclusion in the next Military Construction Authorization Act would be inconsistent with the interests of national security. =Title II: Navy= - Authorizes the Secretary of the Navy to establish or develop specified military installations and facilities. Sets forth the amounts which may be expended for each such facility. Authorizes the emergency construction of facilities made necessary by those conditions enumerated in title I of this Act. =Title III: Air Force= - Authorizes the Secretary of the Air Force to establish or develop specified military installations and facilities and sets forth the amounts which may be expended for each such facility. Authorizes the Secretary to proceed with the emergency construction of facilities made necessary by those conditions set forth in title I of this Act. =Title IV: Defense Agencies= - Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to expend specified amounts to establish or develop military installations and facilities. Authorizes the Secretary to establish or develop additional facilities which he determines to be vital to the security of the United States. =Title V: Military Family Housing= - Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to construct or acquire sole interest in existing family housing units in specified numbers and locations. Stipulates that no family housing shall be commenced at any such locations until the Secretary has inquired into the availa… 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
94-hconres-683 94 hconres 683 A resolution expressing the sense of the Congress in favor of eliminating the reduction in veterans' pensions which results when cost-of-living increases in social security or railroad retirement benefits occur. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-07-22 1976-07-22 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Skubitz, Joe [R-KS-5] KS R S000472 15 Expresses the sense of the Congress that no individual whose social security or railroad retirement benefits are increased should suffer, by reason of such increase, a loss of or reduction in any pension which he or she (or any member of his or her family) is otherwise entitled to receive under laws administered by the Veterans' Administration. Stipulates that the House and Senate Committees on Veterans' Affairs should without delay consider and report legislation eliminating the possibility of any loss of or reduction in pensions payable under laws administered by the Veterans' Administration on account of increases in social security or railroad benefits. 2024-08-01T19:20:31Z  
94-hconres-684 94 hconres 684 A resolution expressing the sense of the Congress in favor of eliminating the reduction in veterans' pension which results when cost-of-living increases in social security or railroad retirement benefits occur. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-07-22 1976-07-22 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Skubitz, Joe [R-KS-5] KS R S000472 14 Expresses the sense of the Congress that no individual whose social security or railroad retirement benefits are increased should suffer, by reason of such increase, a loss of or reduction in any pension which he or she (or any member of his or her family) is otherwise entitled to receive under laws administered by the Veterans' Administration. Stipulates that the House and Senate Committees on Veterans' Affairs should without delay consider and report legislation eliminating the possibility of any loss of or reduction in pensions payable under laws administered by the Veterans' Administration on account of increases in social security or railroad benefits. 2024-08-01T19:20:31Z  
94-hconres-685 94 hconres 685 A resolution expressing the sense of the Congress in favor of eliminating the reduction in veterans' pensions which results when cost-of-living increases in social security or railroad retirement benefits occur. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-07-22 1976-07-22 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Skubitz, Joe [R-KS-5] KS R S000472 14 Expresses the sense of the Congress that no individual whose social security or railroad retirement benefits are increased should suffer, by reason of such increase, a loss of or reduction in any pension which he or she (or any member of his or her family) is otherwise entitled to receive under laws administered by the Veterans' Administration. Stipulates that the House and Senate Committees on Veterans' Affairs should without delay consider and report legislation eliminating the possibility of any loss of or reduction in pensions payable under laws administered by the Veterans' Administration on account of increases in social security or railroad benefits. 2024-08-01T19:20:31Z  
94-hconres-686 94 hconres 686 A resolution expressing the sense of the Congress in favor of eliminating the reduction is veterans' pensions which results when cost-of-living increases in social security or railroad retirement benefits occur. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-07-22 1976-07-22 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Skubitz, Joe [R-KS-5] KS R S000472 15 Expresses the sense of the Congress that no individual whose social security or railroad retirement benefits are increased should suffer, by reason of such increase, a loss of or reduction in any pension which he or she (or any member of his or her family) is otherwise entitled to receive under laws administered by the Veterans' Administration. Stipulates that the House and Senate Committees on Veterans' Affairs should without delay consider and report legislation eliminating the possibility of any loss of or reduction in pensions payable under laws administered by the Veterans' Administration on account of increases in social security or railroad benefits. 2024-08-01T19:20:31Z  
94-hr-14809 94 hr 14809 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 law shall be paid by the Administrator rather than deducted from amounts awarded under the claims. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-07-22 1976-07-22 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Cohen, William S. [R-ME-2] ME R C000598 23 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. 2024-08-01T19:32:52Z  
94-hr-14821 94 hr 14821 A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code to provide that monthly social security benefit payments shall not be considered to be income for the purpose of determining eligibility for a pension under that title. (BILL TILE ONLY; DIGESTED IN SUBSEQUENT ISSUE) Armed Forces and National Security 1976-07-22 1976-07-22 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Perkins, Carl Dewey [D-KY-7] KY D P000230 0 Provides that lump-sum death payments and monthly benefits payable under title II (Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act shall not be considered income for purposes of determining eligibility for a veterans' pension. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 503) 2024-08-01T19:32:52Z  
94-hr-14748 94 hr 14748 A bill to establish a commission to study the quality of instruction at the service academies. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-07-20 1976-07-20 Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. House Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-26] NY R G000212 16 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. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
94-hr-14772 94 hr 14772 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. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-07-20 1976-09-20 Measure failed of passage in House under suspension of rules, roll call #761 (102-283). House Rep. Stratton, Samuel S. [D-NY-28] NY D S000997 1 (Reported to House from the Committee on Armed Services with amendment, H. Rept. 94-1438 (Pt. 1)) 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 full year of his remaining active duty obligation, and prorated amounts for periods of remaining active duty obligation of less than a year, if he executes a written active-duty agreement to remain on active duty for one or more years beyond such obligation. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
94-hr-14773 94 hr 14773 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. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-07-20 1976-10-14 Public law 94-496. House Rep. Stratton, Samuel S. [D-NY-28] NY D S000997 1 (Reported to Senate from the Committee on Armed Services with amendment, S. Rept. 94-1328) Revises the Survivor-Benefit Program for retired military personnel by eliminating payments into the Survivor Benefit Program when a beneficiary predeceases the retiree. Reduces to one year the eligibility period for a new spouse of a retiree to be eligible under the Military Survivor Benefit Program. Permits a retiree to leave benefits to children when there is a surviving spouse. Increases the minimum-income payment to specified widows from $1,400 to $2,100 annually. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
94-hr-14646 94 hr 14646 A bill to name the Veterans' Administration hospital located at Archer Road, Gainesville, Florida, the "D. R. (Billy) Matthews Veterans' Administration Hospital." Armed Forces and National Security 1976-07-01 1976-07-01 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2] FL D F000430 14 Names the Veterans' Administration hospital located at Archer Road, Gainsville, Florida, the "D.R. (Billy) Matthews Veterans Administration Hospital." 2024-08-01T19:32:40Z  
94-hr-14657 94 hr 14657 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. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-07-01 1976-07-01 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Thone, Charles [R-NE-1] NE R T000234 11 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. 2024-08-01T19:32:40Z  
94-hr-14686 94 hr 14686 A bill to provide medical and dental care for certain former wives and husbands of members and former members of the armed services. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-07-01 1976-07-01 Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. House Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2] VA R W000406 0 Provides medical and dental care for unmarried former spouses of members and former members of the armed forces if such individuals were married for a minimum of 20 years. (Adds 10 U.S.C. 1072(2)(G) and (H)) 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
94-hr-14635 94 hr 14635 Veterans and Dependents Psychological Readjustment Assistance Act Armed Forces and National Security 1976-06-30 1976-06-30 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10] CA D E000064 3 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) 2025-09-02T18:49:23Z  
94-hr-14605 94 hr 14605 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. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-06-29 1976-06-29 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7] PA D E000043 16 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)) 2024-08-01T19:32:41Z  
94-hr-14585 94 hr 14585 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. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-06-28 1976-06-28 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Cohen, William S. [R-ME-2] ME R C000598 0 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. 2024-08-01T19:32:41Z  
94-hr-14557 94 hr 14557 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. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-06-25 1976-06-25 Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. House Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-8] CA D D000222 9 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) 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
94-hr-14487 94 hr 14487 A bill to name the Veterans' Administration Hospital located at Archer Road, Gainesville, Fla., the D. R. (Billy) Matthews Veterans Administration Hospital. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-06-22 1976-06-22 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Gibbons, Sam [D-FL-7] FL D G000153 0 Names the Veterans' Administration hospital located at Archer Road, Gainsville, Florida, the "D.R. (Billy) Matthews Veterans Administration Hospital." 2024-08-01T19:32:31Z  
94-hr-14493 94 hr 14493 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. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-06-22 1976-06-22 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Natcher, William H. [D-KY-2] KY D N000009 0 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)) 2024-08-01T19:32:40Z  
94-hr-14498 94 hr 14498 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. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-06-22 1976-06-22 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Slack, John [D-WV-3] WV D S000473 1 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)) 2024-08-01T19:32:40Z  
94-s-3596 94 s 3596 Veterans Disability Compensation and Survivor Benefits Act Armed Forces and National Security 1976-06-21 1976-06-21 Referred to Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Senate Sen. Hartke, Vance [D-IN] IN D H000297 11 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. 2025-09-02T18:52:25Z  
94-hr-14461 94 hr 14461 A bill to establish a Commission to Study the Quality of Instruction at the Service Academies. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-06-18 1976-06-18 Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. House Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-26] NY R G000212 1 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. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
94-hr-14469 94 hr 14469 A bill to permit agreements providing special pay to physicians and dentists in the Veterans' Administration to be entered into until October 1, 1977. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-06-18 1976-08-03 Referred to Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Satterfield, David E., III [D-VA-3] VA D S000070 1 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. 2025-01-14T17:02:09Z  
94-hr-14433 94 hr 14433 A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, so as to provide that the Chief of the Biomedical Sciences Corps of the Air Force shall be a brigadier general. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-06-17 1976-06-17 Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. House Rep. Leggett, Robert L. [D-CA-4] CA D L000221 0 States that the Chief of the Biomedical Sciences Corps and the Assistant Surgeon General for Veterinary Services of the Air Force shall hold the rank of brigadier general. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
94-hr-14435 94 hr 14435 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. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-06-17 1976-06-17 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Pressler, Larry [R-SD-1] SD R P000513 0 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)) 2024-08-01T19:32:31Z  
94-hr-14446 94 hr 14446 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. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-06-17 1976-06-17 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7] PA D E000043 9 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)) 2024-08-01T19:32:31Z  
94-s-3583 94 s 3583 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. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-06-17 1976-06-17 Referred to Senate Committee on Armed Services. Senate Sen. Beall, J. Glenn, Jr. [R-MD] MD R B000272 0 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. 2025-01-14T17:07:58Z  
94-hr-14395 94 hr 14395 Veterans Omnibus Health Care Act Armed Forces and National Security 1976-06-16 1976-06-16 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Chappell, Bill, Jr. [D-FL-4] FL D C000321 0 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 a… 2025-09-02T18:49:17Z  
94-hr-14422 94 hr 14422 A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code in order to extend from 10 years to 15 years the period in which veterans' educational assistance may be used. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-06-16 1976-06-16 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1] CO D S000142 5 Extends from ten to 15 years the period in which eligible veterans may receive veterans' educational assistance. Makes such extension effective on the date of the enactment of this Act. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 1662) 2024-08-01T19:32:31Z  
94-s-3579 94 s 3579 A bill entitled "Military Retiree Health Benefits Act of 1976." Armed Forces and National Security 1976-06-16 1976-06-16 Referred to Senate Committee on Armed Services. Senate Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA] LA D J000189 0 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. 2025-01-14T17:07:58Z  
94-hr-14354 94 hr 14354 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. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-06-14 1976-06-14 Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. House Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2] NY D D000471 0 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 boar… 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
94-hr-14362 94 hr 14362 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a 12-year delimiting period for veterans to complete a program of education. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-06-14 1976-06-14 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Murphy, John M. [D-NY-17] NY D M001098 0 Increases from ten to 12 years the period during which veterans and wives and widows of veterans are eligible for educational assistance. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 1662) 2024-08-01T19:32:30Z  
94-hr-14366 94 hr 14366 A bill to name the Veterans' Administration hospital at 2615 Clinton Avenue, Fresno, Calif., the B. W. Gearhart Veterans' Hospital. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-06-14 1976-06-14 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Sisk, B. F. [D-CA-15] CA D S000454 0 Names the Veterans' Administration hospital located in Fresno, California, the "B.W. Gearhart Veterans' Hospital." 2024-08-01T19:32:31Z  
94-hr-14341 94 hr 14341 A bill to amend chapter 49 of title 10, United States Code, to prohibit union organization in the armed forces. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-06-11 1976-06-11 Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. House Rep. Spence, Floyd [R-SC-2] SC R S000718 24 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) 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
94-hr-14342 94 hr 14342 A bill to amend chapter 49 of title 10, United States Code, to prohibit union organization in the armed forces. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-06-11 1976-06-11 Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. House Rep. Spence, Floyd [R-SC-2] SC R S000718 5 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) 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
94-hr-14345 94 hr 14345 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. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-06-11 1976-06-11 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Thone, Charles [R-NE-1] NE R T000234 0 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. 2024-08-01T19:32:30Z  
94-hr-14293 94 hr 14293 Veterans and Dependents Psychological Readjustment Assistance Act Armed Forces and National Security 1976-06-10 1976-06-10 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10] CA D E000064 0 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) 2025-09-02T18:49:16Z  
94-hr-14298 94 hr 14298 Veterans and Survivors Pension Adjustment Act of 1976 Armed Forces and National Security 1976-06-10 1976-09-30 Public law 94-432. House Rep. Montgomery, G. V. (Sonny) [D-MS-3] MS D M000865 24 (House agreed to Senate amendments with amendments) 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. Directs the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs, not later than October 1, 1977, to submit to the President and Congress a study of the adequacy of the present pension program and the necessity and feasibility of its reform. States that titles II and III of this Act shall take effect January 1, 1977. 2025-01-14T17:02:09Z  
94-hr-14299 94 hr 14299 Veterans Disability Compensation and Survivor Benefits Act of 1976 Armed Forces and National Security 1976-06-10 1976-09-30 Public law 94-433. House Rep. Montgomery, G. V. (Sonny) [D-MS-3] MS D M000865 24 (Reported to Senate from the Committee on Veterans' Affairs with amendment, S. Rept. 94-1226) 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 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 specified disabled veterans. Increases the maximum amount of mortgage protection life insurance the Administrator may issue for disabled veterans. Allows the Administrator to provide automobile and adaptive equipment to disabled veterans who served on or after September 16, 1940. Authorizes the Administrator to pay the cost of transportation of deceased veterans who died as the result of 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. Directs the Administrator to conduct a scientific study to determine if there is a casual relationship between the amputation of an extremity and the subsequent development of cardiovascular disorders. 2025-01-14T17:02:09Z  
94-hr-14314 94 hr 14314 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. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-06-10 1976-06-10 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7] PA D E000043 22 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)) 2024-08-01T19:32:30Z  
94-s-3547 94 s 3547 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. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-06-10 1976-06-10 Referred to Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Senate Sen. Humphrey, Hubert H. [D-MN] MN D H000953 4 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)) 2025-01-14T17:02:09Z  
94-hr-14265 94 hr 14265 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. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-06-09 1976-06-09 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Chappell, Bill, Jr. [D-FL-4] FL D C000321 0 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. 2024-08-01T19:32:23Z  
94-hr-14267 94 hr 14267 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. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-06-09 1976-06-09 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Kemp, Jack [R-NY-38] NY R K000086 0 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 pr… 2024-08-01T19:32:22Z  
94-hr-14271 94 hr 14271 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. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-06-09 1976-06-09 Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. House Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9] MA D M000834 0 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) 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
94-hr-14281 94 hr 14281 Veterans Judicial Review Act Armed Forces and National Security 1976-06-09 1976-06-09 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Bingham, Jonathan B. [D-NY-22] NY D B000472 0 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)) 2025-09-02T18:49:16Z  
94-hr-14283 94 hr 14283 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. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-06-09 1976-06-09 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7] PA D E000043 24 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)) 2024-08-01T19:32:22Z  
94-hr-14235 94 hr 14235 Military Construction Appropriation Act, 1977 Armed Forces and National Security 1976-06-08 1976-07-16 Public law 94-367. House Rep. Sikes, Robert L. F. [D-FL-1] FL D S000406 0 (Measure passed House, amended, roll call #393 (361-22)) 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. Requires compliance with the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act in connection with any base realignments or closure activity. 2025-01-14T18:18:18Z  

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