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- H.R.3729
H.R.3729: Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2004
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about taxation
- Introduced Jan. 27, 2004
- Latest Major Action July 27, 2004
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
157 (124 Democrats, 34 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2004 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to pay a monthly benefit of $1,000 to certain honorably-discharged veterans of the U.S. Merchant Marine who served between December 7, 1941, and December 31, 1946 (or to their survivors). Includes service in the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service. Exempts benefits paid under this Act from taxation.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Veterans' Affairs
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
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Executive Comment Requested from Veterans' Affairs.
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| Jan. 27, 2004 |
Introduced in the House by Bob Filner (D-Calif.) |