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S.61: A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, to extend eligibility for veterans' burial benefits, funeral benefits, and related benefits for veterans of certain service in the United States merchant marine during World War II.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Jan. 21, 1997
- Latest Major Action Jan. 21, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
72 (40 Democrats, 33 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Extends veterans' benefits to an individual who served as a member of the U.S. merchant marine between August 16, 1945, and December 31, 1946, who, during that period, was licensed or otherwise documented by an officer or employee of the United States authorized to license or document such an individual as a crewmember of a vessel that at the time of service was: (1) operated by the War Shipping Administration or the Office of Defense...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans.
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| Jan. 21, 1997 |
Introduced in the Senate by Trent Lott (R-Miss.) |