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S.961: Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2007
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about taxation
- Introduced March 22, 2007
- Latest Major Action May 7, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
61 (37 Democrats, 2 Independent Democrats, 23 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2007 - 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 from taxation benefits paid under this Act.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
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| March 22, 2007 |
Introduced in the Senate by Ben Nelson (D-Neb.) |