H.R. 23 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2005
H.R. 23 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Jan 4, 2005, sponsored by Bob Filner with 269 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 4, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 269
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2005 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to pay a monthly benefit of $1,000 to certain honorably-discharged veterans of the U.S. Merchant Marine who served between December 7, 1941, and December 31, 1946 (or to their survivors). Includes service in the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bob Filner (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 181 Democrats, 87 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 4, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged. (May 23, 2006)
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- H.R. 5631: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2007
- S. 2562: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2006
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