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Bill117th CongressFiled Jan 4, 2021Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 39

Honoring Our WWII Merchant Mariners Act of 2021

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 4, 2021)

Honoring Our WWII Merchant Mariners Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to distribute a payment of $25,000 to U.S. merchant marines who engaged in qualified service during World War II. To be eligible, an individual must apply for the benefit and must not have received benefits under the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944. The bill sets forth what constitutes qualified service, including time frame of service and licensing requirements.

What just happenedFeb 4, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9](D-TX)Sponsor
9 cosponsors9 D
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  1. Feb 4, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

    Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee
  2. Jan 4, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  3. Jan 4, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  4. Jan 4, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Honoring Our WWII Merchant Mariners Act of 2021 — Informed