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H.R.23: Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2011
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced Jan. 5, 2011
- Latest Major Action Feb. 18, 2011
- See the seven similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
89 (70 Democrats, 19 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2011 - Establishes in the Treasury the Merchant Mariner Equity Compensation Fund for payments by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) of a monthly benefit of $1,000 to each individual who, between December 7, 1941, and December 31, 1946, was a documented member of the U.S. merchant marine (including the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) serving as a...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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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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Jan. 5, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Bob Filner (D-Calif.) |