House Bill 8825
116th Congress(2019-2020)
To authorize the Maritime Administrator to use certain appropriated funds to purchase duplicate medals authorized under Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 30, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8825
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill authorizes the Maritime Administrator of the Department of Transportation to purchase duplicate medals for U.S. merchant mariners who engaged in qualified service during World War II. To be eligible, a merchant mariner must submit an application to the Maritime Administrator. The bill sets forth what constitutes qualified service, including time frame of service and licensing requirements.
November 30, 2020
11/30/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
11/30/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:14 PM