Bill Sponsor
House Bill 39
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Honoring Our WWII Merchant Mariners Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 4, 2021
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Introduced
Jan 4, 2021
Latest Action
Feb 4, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
39
Congress
117
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.
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California
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California
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California
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Illinois
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Kentucky
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New York
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Rhode Island
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Washington
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Honoring Our WWII Merchant Mariners Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to distribute 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.

Text (1)
January 4, 2021
Actions (3)
02/04/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
01/04/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
01/04/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:32 PM