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H.R.1126: Merchant Mariners Fairness Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced March 19, 1997
- Latest Major Action March 19, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
338 (190 Democrats, 1 Independent, 1 Independent Democrat, 147 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Merchant Mariners Fairness Act of 1997 - Provides that certain qualified service of a member of the U.S. merchant marine, including a vessel crewmember of the U.S. Army or Naval 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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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March 19, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Lane A. Evans (D-Ill.) |