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- H.R.44
H.R.44: Merchant Mariners Fairness Act of 1993
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced Jan. 5, 1993
- Latest Major Action Oct. 1, 1993
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
242 (148 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 93 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Merchant Mariners Fairness Act of 1993 - Provides that certain qualified service of a member of the U.S. merchant marine, including a vessel crewmember of the U.S. Army Transport Service, during World War II constituted active military service for purposes of eligibility for various veterans' benefits under the GI Bill Improvement Act of 1977. Requires the Secretary of Defense to issue an honorable discharge under such Act to each merchant...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Compensation, Pension and Insurance.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Education, Training and Employment.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Hospitals and Health Care.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Memorial Affairs.
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Executive Comment Requested from Veterans' Affairs.
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Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
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Executive Comment Received from Veterans' Affairs.
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| Jan. 5, 1993 |
Introduced in the House by Jack Milton Fields (R-Texas) |