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In a brief ceremony this afternoon, the President signed bills providing for Hurrican Relief, aid for the children of Agent Orange victims, and military pension reform.
HR1.355 Hurricane Relief
| QUOTE | M. Milam, for himself, Mssrs. Hatcher, Fernandez, Phirman, Conway, Karamazov, Holland, Almeida, Boland, Smith, Cherry, Wood, Messer, Devlin, Martin, Brandel, Palafox, Hoertman, Smith, Schmidt, Adams, Laverone, Wisniewski, Murphy, Garwood, Walker and Bankhead; submits
Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Hurricane Disaster Assistance Act, 2004'
A BILL
Making emergency supplemental appropriations for additional disaster assistance relating to hurricane damage, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the following sums are appropriated to provide emergency supplemental appropriations for additional disaster assistance relating to hurricane damage, and for other purposes, namely:
CHAPTER 1
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
DISASTER LOANS PROGRAM ACCOUNT
For an additional amount for `Disaster Loans Program Account' for the cost of direct loans, $375,000,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That such costs, including the cost of modifying such loans, shall be as defined in section 502 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974.
In addition, for an additional amount for `Disaster Loans Program Account' for administrative expenses to carry out the disaster loan program, $350,000,000, to remain available until expended, which may be transferred to the appropriations for `Salaries and Expenses': Provided, That no funds shall be transferred to the appropriations for `Salaries and Expenses' for indirect administrative expenses: Provide further, That the amounts provided under this heading are designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 402 of S. Con. Res. 95 (108th Congress), as made applicable to the House of Representatives by H. Res. 649 (108th Congress) and applicable to the Senate by section 14007 of Public Law 108-287.
CHAPTER 2
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, DEFENSE-WIDE
For an additional amount for `Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide', $112,500,000, to remain available until September 30, 2005 for emergency expenses resulting from natural or other disasters, for the costs of repairs to structures and equipment, evacuation, base preparation, base recovery, and delayed satellite launches: Provided, That the amounts provided herein are designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 402 of S. Con. Res. 95 (108th Congress), as made applicable to the House of Representatives by H. Res. 649 (108th Congress) and applicable to the Senate by section 14007 of Public Law 108-287: Provided further, That the Secretary of Defense may transfer these funds to appropriations for military personnel; operation and maintenance; procurement; and family housing: Provided further, That funds transferred shall be merged with and made available for the same purposes and for the same time period as the appropriation to which transferred: Provided further, That this transfer authority is in addition to any other transfer authority available to the Department of Defense.
CHAPTER 3
CORPS OF ENGINEERS--CIVIL WORKS
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, GENERAL
For an additional amount for `Operation and Maintenance', to dredge navigation channels and repair other Corps projects in southern and eastern States affected by natural disasters, $60,000,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That the amounts provided herein are designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 402 of S. Con. Res. 95 (108th Congress), as made applicable to the House of Representatives by H. Res. 649 (108th Congress) and applicable to the Senate by section 14007 of Public Law 108-287.
FLOOD CONTROL AND COASTAL EMERGENCIES
For an additional amount for `Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies', as authorized by section 5 of the Flood Control Act of August 16, 1941, as amended (33 U.S.C. 701n) for emergency response to and recovery from coastal storm damages and flooding in southern and eastern states caused by natural disasters, $88,000,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That the amounts provided herein are designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 402 of S. Con. Res. 95 (108th Congress), as made applicable to the House of Representatives by H. Res. 649 (108th Congress) and applicable to the Senate by section 14007 of Public Law 108-287.
CHAPTER 4
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD
OPERATING EXPENSES
For an additional amount for `Operating Expenses' for expenses resulting from the recent natural disasters in the southeastern United States, $16,000,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That the amounts provided herein are designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 402 of S. Con. Res. 95 (108th Congress), as made applicable to the House of Representatives by H. Res. 649 (108th Congress) and applicable to the Senate by section 14007 of Public Law 108-287.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE
DISASTER RELIEF
For an additional amount for `Disaster Relief' , $5,000,000,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That the amounts provided herein are designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 402 of S. Con. Res. 95 (108th Congress), as made applicable to the House of Representatives by H. Res. 649 (108th Congress) and applicable to the Senate by section 14007 of Public Law 108-287.
CHAPTER 5
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
CONSTRUCTION
For an additional amount for `Construction', $23,900,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That the amounts provided herein are designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 402 of S. Con. Res. 95 (108th Congress), as made applicable to the House of Representatives by H. Res. 649 (108th Congress) and applicable to the Senate by section 14007 of Public Law 108-287.
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
CONSTRUCTION
For an additional amount for `Construction', $17,400,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That the amounts provided herein are designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 402 of S. Con. Res. 95 (108th Congress), as made applicable to the House of Representatives by H. Res. 649 (108th Congress) and applicable to the Senate by section 14007 of Public Law 108-287.
CHAPTER 6
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Departmental Management
PUBLIC HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES EMERGENCY FUND
For an additional amount for `Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund' to support aging services, social services and health services associated with natural disaster recovery and response efforts, $75,000,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That the amounts provided herein are designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 402 of S. Con. Res. 95 (108th Congress), as made applicable to the House of Representatives by H. Res. 649 (108th Congress) and applicable to the Senate by section 14007 of Public Law 108-287.
CHAPTER 7
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
UNANTICIPATED NEEDS
For an additional amount for `Unanticipated Needs', not to exceed $120,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2005, for the American Red Cross for reimbursement of disaster relief and recovery expenditures and emergency services associated with Hurricanes Charley, Frances, and Ivan, and only to the extent funds are not made available for those activities by other Federal sources: Provided, That these funds may be administered by any authorized Federal Government agency to meet the purposes of this provision and that total administrative costs shall not exceed three percent of the total appropriation: Provided further, That the Comptroller General shall audit the use of these funds by the American Red Cross: Provided further, That the amounts provided herein are designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 402 of S. Con. Res. 95 (108th Congress), as made applicable to the House of Representatives by H. Res. 649 (108th Congress) and applicable to the Senate by section 14007 of Public Law 108-287.
CHAPTER 8
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Veterans Health Administration
MEDICAL SERVICES
For an additional amount for `Medical Services' for expenses related to the recent natural disasters in the Southeast, $9,800,000, to remain available until September 30, 2005: Provided, That the amounts provided herein are designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 402 of S. Con. Res. 95 (108th Congress), as made applicable to the House of Representatives by H. Res. 649 (108th Congress) and applicable to the Senate by section 14007 of Public Law 108-287.
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
For an additional amount for `Medical Administration' for expenses related to the recent natural disasters in the Southeast, $3,500,000, to remain available until September 30, 2005: Provided, That the amounts provided herein are designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 402 of S. Con. Res. 95 (108th Congress), as made applicable to the House of Representatives by H. Res. 649 (108th Congress) and applicable to the Senate by section 14007 of Public Law 108-287.
MEDICAL FACILITIES
For an additional amount for `Medical Facilities' for expenses related to the recent natural disasters in the Southeast, $26,800,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That the amounts provided herein are designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 402 of S. Con. Res. 95 (108th Congress), as made applicable to the House of Representatives by H. Res. 649 (108th Congress) and applicable to the Senate by section 14007 of Public Law 108-287.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Community Planning and Development
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND
For an additional amount for `Community Development Fund', as authorized under title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (Act), for emergency expenses resulting from natural disasters in Florida, except those activities reimbursable by the Federal Emergency Management Agency or available through the Small Business Administration, and for reimbursement for expenditures incurred from the regular Community Development Block Grant formula allocation used to achieve these same purposes, $350,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2007: Provided, That the amounts provided herein are designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 402 of S. Con. Res. 95 (108th Congress), as made applicable to the House of Representatives by H. Res. 649 (108th Congress) and applicable to the Senate by section 14007 of Public Law 108-287: Provided further, That such funds may be awarded to the State of Florida for affected areas: Provided further, That notwithstanding 42 U.S.C. 5306(d)(2), the State of Florida is authorized to provide such assistance to entitlement communities: Provided further, That in administering these funds for economic revitalization activities in Florida, the Secretary may waive, or specify alternative requirements for, any provision of any statute or regulation that the Secretary administers in connection with the obligation by the Secretary or the use by the recipient of these funds (except for requirements related to fair housing, nondiscrimination, labor standards, and the environment), upon a finding that such waiver is required to facilitate the use of such funds, and would not be inconsistent with the overall purpose of the statute or regulation: Provided further, That for activities funded by amounts provided herein, the Secretary may waive, on a case-by-case basis and upon such other terms as the Secretary may specify, in whole or in part, the requirements that activities principally benefit persons of low- and moderate-income pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 5301� and 5304(cool.gif(3): Provided further, That the Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register any waiver of any statute or regulation authorized under this heading no later than 5 days before the effective date of such waiver.
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
SPACE FLIGHT CAPABILITIES
For an additional amount for `Space Flight Capabilities', to repair facilities damaged and take other emergency measures due to the effects of hurricanes, $126,000,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That the amounts provided herein are designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 402 of S. Con. Res. 95 (108th Congress), as made applicable to the House of Representatives by H. Res. 649 (108th Congress) and applicable to the Senate by section 14007 of Public Law 108-287. |
SIGNED,
ADAM TEIICHI YOSHIDA,
PRESIDENT
HR1.191 Agent Orange Veterans' Children
| QUOTE | Mr. MACGYVER (D-MI5) for himself, and Mr. Cherry submit,
A BILL
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for health benefits and certain other benefits to be furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs to any individual who has spina bifida and is the natural child of a veteran who, while in military service, was exposed to a herbicide agent.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the `Agent Orange Veterans' Disabled Children's Benefits Act of 2004'.
SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF SPINA BIFIDA BENEFITS FOR CHILDREN OF VETERANS.
(a) ELIGIBLE CHILDREN- Subchapter I of chapter 18 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting before section 1802 the following new section:
`Sec. 1801. Persons eligible for benefits
`(a) ELIGIBLE CHILD- An individual is an eligible child for purposes of this subchapter if the individual is suffering from spina bifida and is--
`(1) a child as defined in section 1821(1) of this title; or
`(2) the natural child, regardless of age or marital status, of a parent who performed qualifying herbicide-risk service, if the individual was conceived after the parent performed such service.
`( QUALIFYING HERBICIDE-RISK SERVICE- (1) An individual performed qualifying herbicide-risk service if (as determined by the Secretary) the individual, while performing active military, naval, or air service (without regard to the characterization of that individual's service)--
`(A) served in an area in which a Vietnam-era herbicide agent was used during a period during which such agent was used in that area; or
`( otherwise was exposed to a Vietnam-era herbicide agent.
`(2) For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `Vietnam-era herbicide agent' has the meaning given the term `herbicide agent' in section 1116(a)(3) of this title.'.
( HEALTH CARE- Section 1803(a) of such title is amended by striking `a child of a Vietnam veteran who is suffering from spina bifida' and inserting `an eligible child'.
� VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND REHABILITATION- Section 1804(a) of such title is amended by striking `a child of a Vietnam veteran who is suffering from spina bifida' and inserting `an eligible child'.
(d) MONETARY ALLOWANCE- Section 1805(a) of such title is amended by striking `any child of a Vietnam veteran' and inserting `any eligible child'.
(e) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS-
(1) The heading of chapter 18 of such title is amended to read as follows:
`CHAPTER 18--DISABILITY BENEFITS FOR CHILDREN OF VIETNAM VETERANS AND OTHER VETERANS EXPOSED TO HERBICIDE AGENTS'.
(2) The heading of subchapter I of such chapter is amended to read as follows:
`SUBCHAPTER I--CHILDREN BORN WITH SPINA BIFIDA'.
(3) The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended--
(A) by striking the item relating to subchapter I and inserting the following:
`SUBCHAPTER I--CHILDREN BORN WITH SPINA BIFIDA';
and
( by inserting before the item relating to section 1802 the following new item:
`1801. Persons eligible for benefits.'.
(4) The items relating to chapter 18 in the tables of chapters at the beginning of title 38, United States Code, and at the beginning of part II of such title, are amended to read as follows:
1801'. |
SIGNED,
ADAM TEIICHI YOSHIDA,
PRESIDENT
HR1.220 Military Survivor Benefits Imprvmt
| QUOTE | Military Survivor Benefits Improvement Act of 2004'
Sponsor: Rep. Vaida Stewart Montgomery (D-TX)
CoSponser: Vern Mcgyver
A BILL
To amend title 10, United States Code, to increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for surviving spouses age 62 and older, to provide for a one-year open season under that plan, and for other purposes.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the `Military Survivor Benefits Improvement Act of 2004'.
SEC. 2. COMPUTATION OF BENEFITS UNDER SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN FOR SURVIVING SPOUSES OVER AGE 62.
(a) PHASED INCREASE IN BASIC ANNUITY-
(1) STANDARD ANNUITY-
(A) INCREASE TO 55 PERCENT- Clause (i) of subsection (a)(1)(B ) of section 1451 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking `35 percent of the base amount.' and inserting `the product of the base amount and the percent applicable to the month, as follows:
`(I) For a month before October 2005, the applicable percent is 35 percent.
`(II) For a month during fiscal year 2006, the applicable percent is 40 percent.
`(III) For a month during fiscal year 2007, the applicable percent is 45 percent.
`(IV) For a month during fiscal year 2008, the applicable percent is 50 percent.
`(V) For a month during a fiscal year after fiscal year 2008, the applicable percent is 55 percent.'.
(B ) COORDINATION WITH SAVINGS PROVISION UNDER PRIOR LAW- Clause (ii) of such subsection is amended by striking `, at the time the beneficiary becomes entitled to the annuity,'.
(2) RESERVE-COMPONENT ANNUITY- Subsection (a)(2)(B )(i)(I) of such section is amended by striking `35 percent' and inserting `the percent specified under subsection (a)(1)(B )(i) as being applicable for the month'.
(3) SURVIVORS OF ELIGIBLE PERSONS DYING ON ACTIVE DUTY, ETC-
(A) INCREASE TO 55 PERCENT- Clause (i) of subsection �(1)(B ) of such section is amended--
(i) by striking `35 percent' and inserting `the applicable percent'; and
(ii) by adding at the end the following: `The percent applicable for a month under the preceding sentence is the percent specified under subsection (a)(1)(B )(i) as being applicable for that month.'.
(B ) COORDINATION WITH SAVINGS PROVISION UNDER PRIOR LAW- Clause (ii) of such subsection is amended by striking `, at the time the beneficiary becomes entitled to the annuity,'.
(4) CLERICAL AMENDMENT- The heading for subsection (d)(2)(A) of such section is amended to read as follows: `COMPUTATION OF ANNUITY- '.
(b ) CORRESPONDING PHASED ELIMINATION OF SUPPLEMENTAL ANNUITY-
(1) PHASED REDUCTION OF SUPPLEMENTAL ANNUITY- Section 1457(b ) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(A) by striking `5, 10, 15, or 20 percent' and inserting `the applicable percent'; and
(B ) by inserting after the first sentence the following: `The percent used for the computation shall be an even multiple of 5 percent and, whatever the percent specified in the election, may not exceed 20 percent for months before October 2004, 15 percent for months during fiscal year 2006, 10 percent for months during fiscal year 2007, and 5 percent for months after September 2007.'.
(2) REPEAL UPON IMPLEMENTATION OF 55 PERCENT SBP ANNUITY- Effective on October 1, 2007, chapter 73 of such title is amended--
(A) by striking subchapter III; and
(B ) by striking the item relating to subchapter III in the table of subchapters at the beginning of that chapter.
� RECOMPUTATION OF ANNUITIES-
(1) PERIODIC RECOMPUTATION REQUIRED- Effective on the first day of each month specified in paragraph (2)--
(A) each annuity under section 1450 of title 10, United States Code, that commenced before that month, is computed under a provision of section 1451 of that title amended by subsection (a), and is payable for that month shall be recomputed so as to be equal to the amount that would be in effect if the percent applicable for that month under that provision, as so amended, had been used for the initial computation of the annuity; and
(B ) each supplemental survivor annuity under section 1457 of such title that commenced before that month and is payable for that month shall be recomputed so as to be equal to the amount that would be in effect if the percent applicable for that month under that section, as amended by this section, had been used for the initial computation of the supplemental survivor annuity.
(2) TIME FOR RECOMPUTATION- The requirement under paragraph (1) for recomputation of certain annuities applies with respect to the following months:
(A) October 2005.
(B ) October 2006.
� October 2007.
(D) October 2008.
(d) RECOMPUTATION OF RETIRED PAY REDUCTIONS FOR SUPPLEMENTAL SURVIVOR ANNUITIES- The Secretary of Defense shall take such actions as are necessitated by the amendments made by subsection ( and the requirements of subsection �(1)(B ) to ensure that the reductions in retired pay under section 1460 of title 10, United States Code, are adjusted to achieve the objectives set forth in subsection (b ) of that section.
SEC. 3. OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD FOR SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2005.
(a) PERSONS NOT CURRENTLY PARTICIPATING IN SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN-
(1) ELECTION OF SBP COVERAGE- An eligible retired or former member may elect to participate in the Survivor Benefit Plan under subchapter II of chapter 73 of title 10, United States Code, during the open enrollment period specified in subsection (f).
(2) ELECTION OF SUPPLEMENTAL ANNUITY COVERAGE- An eligible retired or former member who elects under paragraph (1) to participate in the Survivor Benefit Plan at the maximum level may also elect during the open enrollment period to participate in the Supplemental Survivor Benefit Plan established under subchapter III of chapter 73 of title 10, United States Code.
(3) ELIGIBLE RETIRED OR FORMER MEMBER- For purposes of paragraphs (1) and (2), an eligible retired or former member is a member or former member of the uniformed services who on the day before the first day of the open enrollment period is not a participant in the Survivor Benefit Plan and--
(A) is entitled to retired pay; or
(B ) would be entitled to retired pay under chapter 1223 of title 10, United States Code, but for the fact that such member or former member is under 60 years of age.
(4) Status under sbp of persons making elections-
(A) STANDARD ANNUITY- A person making an election under paragraph (1) by reason of eligibility under paragraph (3)(A) shall be treated for all purposes as providing a standard annuity under the Survivor Benefit Plan.
(B ) RESERVE-COMPONENT ANNUITY- A person making an election under paragraph (1) by reason of eligibility under paragraph (3)(B ) shall be treated for all purposes as providing a reserve-component annuity under the Survivor Benefit Plan.
(b ) ELECTION TO INCREASE COVERAGE UNDER SBP- A person who on the day before the first day of the open enrollment period is a participant in the Survivor Benefit Plan but is not participating at the maximum base amount or is providing coverage under the Plan for a dependent child and not for the person's spouse or former spouse may, during the open enrollment period, elect to--
(1) participate in the Plan at a higher base amount (not in excess of the participant's retired pay); or
(2) provide annuity coverage under the Plan for the person's spouse or former spouse at a base amount not less than the base amount provided for the dependent child.
� ELECTION FOR CURRENT SBP PARTICIPANTS TO PARTICIPATE IN SUPPLEMENTAL SBP-
(1) ELECTION- A person who is eligible to make an election under this paragraph may elect during the open enrollment period to participate in the Supplemental Survivor Benefit Plan established under subchapter III of chapter 73 of title 10, United States Code, as added by section 1404.
(2) PERSONS ELIGIBLE- Except as provided in paragraph (3), a person is eligible to make an election under paragraph (1) if on the day before the first day of the open enrollment period the person is a participant in the Survivor Benefit Plan at the maximum level, or during the open enrollment period the person increases the level of such participation to the maximum level under subsection (b ) of this section, and under that Plan is providing annuity coverage for the person's spouse or a former spouse.
(3) LIMITATION ON ELIGIBILITY FOR CERTAIN SBP PARTICIPANTS NOT AFFECTED BY TWO-TIER ANNUITY COMPUTATION- A person is not eligible to make an election under paragraph (1) if (as determined by the Secretary concerned) the annuity of a spouse or former spouse beneficiary of that person under the Survivor Benefit Plan will be computed under section 1451(e) of title 10, United States Code. However, such a person may during the open enrollment period waive the right to have that annuity computed under such section. Any such election is irrevocable. A person making such a waiver may make an election under paragraph (1) as in the case of any other participant in the Survivor Benefit Plan.
(d) MANNER OF MAKING ELECTIONS- An election under this section must be made in writing, signed by the person making the election, and received by the Secretary concerned before the end of the open enrollment period. Any such election shall be made subject to the same conditions, and with the same opportunities for designation of beneficiaries and specification of base amount, that apply under the Survivor Benefit Plan or the Supplemental Survivor Benefit Plan, as the case may be. A person making an election under subsection (a) to provide a reserve-component annuity shall make a designation described in section 1448(e) of title 10, United States Code.
(e) EFFECTIVE DATE FOR ELECTIONS- Any such election shall be effective as of the first day of the first calendar month following the month in which the election is received by the Secretary concerned.
(f) OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD DEFINED- The open enrollment period is the one-year period beginning on October 1, 2005.
(g) EFFECT OF DEATH OF PERSON MAKING ELECTION WITHIN TWO YEARS OF MAKING ELECTION- If a person making an election under this section dies before the end of the two-year period beginning on the effective date of the election, the election is void and the amount of any reduction in retired pay of the person that is attributable to the election shall be paid in a lump sum to the person who would have been the deceased person's beneficiary under the voided election if the deceased person had died after the end of such two-year period.
(h) APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF LAW- The provisions of sections 1449, 1453, and 1454 of title 10, United States Code, are applicable to a person making an election, and to an election, under this section in the same manner as if the election were made under the Survivor Benefit Plan or the Supplemental Survivor Benefit Plan, as the case may be.
(i) ADDITIONAL PREMIUM- The Secretary of Defense may require that the premium for a person making an election under subsection (a)(1) or ( include, in addition to the amount required under section 1452(a) of title 10, United States Code, an amount determined under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense for the purposes of this subsection. Any such amount shall be stated as a percentage of the base amount of the person making the election and shall reflect the number of years that have elapsed since the person retired, but may not exceed 4.5 percent of that person's base amount.
(j) REPORT CONCERNING OPEN SEASON- Not later than July 1, 2005, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the open season authorized by this section for the Survivor Benefit Plan. The report shall include the following:
(1) A description of the Secretary's plans for implementation of the open season.
(2) The Secretary's estimates of the costs associated with the open season, including any anticipated effect of the open season on the actuarial status of the Department of Defense Military Retirement Fund.
(3) Any recommendation by the Secretary for further legislative action. |
SIGNED,
ADAM TEIICHI YOSHIDA,
PRESIDENT
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