Bill116th CongressFiled Nov 30, 2020Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 8825
To authorize the Maritime Administrator to use certain appropriated funds to purchase duplicate medals authorized under Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Nov 30, 2020)
This bill authorizes the Maritime Administrator of the Department of Transportation to purchase duplicate medals for U.S. merchant mariners who engaged in qualified service during World War II. To be eligible, a merchant mariner must submit an application to the Maritime Administrator. The bill sets forth what constitutes qualified service, including time frame of service and licensing requirements.
What just happenedNov 30, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-3](D-CA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseNov 30, 2020
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Introduced in House