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S.1272: Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2005
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about taxation
- Introduced June 20, 2005
- Latest Major Action June 20, 2005
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
42 (28 Democrats, 1 Independent, 14 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2005 - 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. Provides for...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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June 20, 2005 |
Introduced in the Senate by Ben Nelson (D-Neb.) |