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H.R.2442: Combat Merchant Mariners Veterans Benefits Act of 2001
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced July 10, 2001
- Latest Major Action Aug. 15, 2001
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
19 (11 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Combat Merchant Mariners Veterans Benefits Act of 2001 - Provides that: (1) qualifying service in the U.S. merchant marine during a period of war for a total period equal to at least 12 months shall be considered active duty in determining eligibility for veterans' benefits; and (2) such service may be verified by entries in a continuous discharge book, a certificate of discharge to merchant seamen, a certificate of substantially continuous...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
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July 10, 2001 |
Introduced in the House by Felix J. Grucci Jr. (R-N.Y.) |