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- H.R.154
H.R.154: Honoring Our WWII Merchant Mariners Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 3, 2019
- Latest Major Action Jan. 3, 2019
- See the seven similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
31 (26 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 3, 2019
Bill Summary
Honoring Our WWII Merchant Mariners Act of 2019 This bill distributes a payment of $25,000 to U.S. merchant marines who engaged in qualified service during World War II. To be eligible, an individual must apply for the benefit and must not have received benefits under the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944. The bill sets forth what constitutes qualified service, including time frame of service and licensing requirements.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan. 3, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| Jan. 3, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Al Green (D-Texas) |