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- H.R.1936
H.R.1936: Honoring Our WWII Merchant Mariners Act of 2013
About This Bill
- Introduced May 9, 2013
- Latest Major Action May 24, 2013
- See the seven similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Honoring Our WWII Merchant Mariners Act of 2013 - 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 crewmember of a vessel that...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 24, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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| May 9, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| May 9, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Janice Hahn (D-Calif.) |