HR 9118 · 93th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

A bill to amend chapter 81 of subpart G of title 5, United States Code, relating to compensation for work injuries, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1973-06-29· Sponsored by Rep. Daniels, Dominick V. [D-NJ-14]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.(1973-06-29)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Revises the provisions of law dealing with the compensation of Government employees for work injuries. Defines a "widower" as a husband who was at the time of the decedent's death: (1) living with her; or (2) dependent on her for support; or (3) living apart from her for reasonable cause or because of her desertion. Removes, for purposes of receiving medical benefits, the requirement that services must be furnished by order of United States medical officers and permits the payment of benefits where services are ordered by any physician designated by the Secretary of Labor. Permits the employees to choose their physician from a list drawn up by the Secretary, and allows the furnishing of transportation and incidental expenses to the employee in securing services. Provides compensation to individuals directed to undergo vocational rehabilitation. Includes within the definition of "dependent" husbands who are a member of the same household as the employee; receiving contributions for support regularly from the employee; or whose wife, as an employee, has been ordered by a court to contribute support. Bars compensation for a one day pay loss except in certain situations. Continues the …

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