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H.R.4338: Combat Merchant Mariners Veterans Benefits Act of 2005
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced Nov. 16, 2005
- Latest Major Action Jan. 3, 2006
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Combat Merchant Mariners Veterans Benefits Act of 2005 - 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 Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Nov. 16, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by George P. Radanovich (R-Calif.) |