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- H.R.5829
H.R.5829: World War II Merchant Mariner Service Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced July 22, 2010
- Latest Major Action Sept. 16, 2010
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
35 (26 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Bill Summary
World War II Merchant Mariner Service Act - Directs the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to consider certain methods for verifying that an individual performed honorable service as a member of the merchant marine during the period beginning on December 7, 1941, and ending on December 31, 1946, for purposes of eligibility for veterans' benefits under the GI Bill Improvement Act of 1977. Requires such methods to include Social Security Administration...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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 Armed Services
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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| July 22, 2010 |
Introduced in the House by G. K. Butterfield (D-N.C.) |