A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility of former prisoners of war for certain health-care benefits provided by the Veterans' Administration, and for other purposes.
Former Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 1981 - Directs the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to establish the Advisory Committee on Former Prisoners of War to consult concerning the administration of benefits and activities related to veterans held as prisoners of war (POW's). Requires that such committee include former POW's, disabled veterans, and individuals who are recognized authorities in certain fields of medicine. Directs the Committee to submit to the Administrator for transmittal to Congress a biennial report on such programs and activities.
Reduces from six months to 30 days the minimum period of imprisonment necessary to trigger the presumption that specified diseases and disabilities, including psychosis manifest to ten percent are confinement-related. Entitles former POW's to hospital, nursing home, and domiciliary care. Entitles such veterans to priority in the furnishing of medical services.
Directs the Administrator to conduct outreach programs to inform former POW's of changes in benefits. Requires the Administrator, after consulting with the Advisory Committee, to conduct and report to Congress on the disposition of claims and on a further study of the health of former POW's.
Similar Provisions Contained in H.R.1100.
For Further Action See H.R.1100.
Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Voice Vote.
Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.
Considered by House Vote Postponed Unfinished Business.
Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 394 - 2 (Record Vote No: 57).
Roll Call #57 (House)Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 394 - 2 (Record Vote No: 57).
Roll Call #57 (House)Received in the Senate.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 157.
Senate struck all after the Enacting Clause and substituted the language of S. 468 amended.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S. 468 with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Passed Senate in lieu of S. 468 with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Resolving differences -- House actions: House Concurred, in Senate Amendments , with Amendments by Unanimous Consent.
House Concurred, in Senate Amendments , with Amendments by Unanimous Consent.
Enacted as Public Law 97-37
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Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to House amendments to Senate amendments by Voice Vote.
Senate agreed to House amendments to Senate amendments by Voice Vote.
Measure Signed in Senate.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 97-37.
Became Public Law No: 97-37.