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H.R.44: Merchant Mariners Fairness Act of 1993
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced Jan. 4, 1995
- Latest Major Action Jan. 4, 1995
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
134 (79 Democrats, 55 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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Jan. 4, 1995 |
Introduced in the House by Jack Milton Fields (R-Texas) |