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- H.R.1288
H.R.1288: World War II Merchant Mariner Service Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced March 31, 2011
- Latest Major Action April 15, 2011
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
116 (85 Democrats, 31 Republicans)
Bill Summary
World War II Merchant Mariner Service Act - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) 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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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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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| March 31, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by G. K. Butterfield (D-N.C.) |