H.R. 23 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2007
H.R. 23 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) has passed the house — introduced on Jan 4, 2007, sponsored by Bob Filner with 244 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 4, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 244
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2007 - Establishes in the Treasury the Merchant Mariner Equity Compensation Fund for payments by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs 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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bob Filner (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 168 Democrats, 76 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 4, 2007
- Passed the HouseJul 30, 2007
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Sep 5, 2007)
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