Bill113th Congress

H.R. 1288

World War II Merchant Mariner Service Act

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Introduced
Mar 20, 2013
Origin Chamber
House
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Latest Action
Jun 28, 2013
Latest Action

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Sponsor

Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1]

Democrat·NC-1
Bioguide ID: B001251
First Name: G. K.
Last Name: Butterfield
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Cosponsors
2
Committees
7
Actions
0
Amendments
1
Related Bills
12
Subjects
1
Summaries
3
Titles
1
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Bill Details

Update Date
Nov 15, 2022
Origin Chamber
House
Bill Type
HR
Bill Number
1,288
Congress
113
Introduced Date
Mar 20, 2013
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Is Law
No
Jun 28, 2013Committee

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Source: House committee actions

Apr 8, 2013Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Source: House committee actions

Apr 2, 2013Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Source: House committee actions

Mar 20, 2013IntroReferralH11100

Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Source: House floor actions

Mar 20, 2013IntroReferralH11100

Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Source: House floor actions

Mar 20, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H

Introduced in House

Source: Library of Congress

Mar 20, 2013IntroReferral1000

Introduced in House

Source: Library of Congress

Introduced in House· Mar 20, 20130

World War II Merchant Mariner Service Act - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to accept additional documentation for verifying that an individual performed honorable service as a coastwise merchant seaman during the period beginning on December 7, 1941, and ending on December 31, 1946, for purposes of eligibility for veterans' benefits under the GI Bill Improvement Act of 1977. Requires such documentation to include Social Security Administration (SSA) records and validated testimony in the case of the absence of Coast Guard shipping or discharge forms, ship logbooks, documents, or other official employment records.

Requires the Secretary, when determining whether to recognize service allegedly performed during such period, to recognize masters of seagoing vessels or other command officers who were authorized to document an individual for purposes of hiring for or discharging from the merchant marine.

Considers any service so recognized as active-duty service for purposes of veterans' burial benefits. Makes such veterans eligible for any appropriate military medals, ribbons, and decorations. Requires the Secretary to verify that an individual performed such service under honorable conditions without regard to their sex, age, or disability during the service period.

Veterans' Affairs Committee

House· Standing

Armed Services Committee

House· Standing
Cemeteries and funeralsGovernment information and archivesMarine and inland water transportationMilitary personnel and dependentsNational Guard and reservesPersonnel recordsTransportation employeesVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programsVeterans' medical careVeterans' organizations and recognitionVeterans' pensions and compensation

Introduced in House

Mar 20, 2013

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