H.R. 1288 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
World War II Merchant Mariner Service Act
H.R. 1288 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Mar 31, 2011, sponsored by G. K. Butterfield with 116 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 31, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 116
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
World War II Merchant Mariner Service Act - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to consider certain methods for verifying that an individual performed honorable service as a member of the merchant marine during the period beginning on December 7, 1941, and ending on December 31, 1946, for purposes of eligibility for veterans' benefits under the GI Bill Improvement Act of 1977.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
G. K. Butterfield (D-NC). Co-sponsors: 85 Democrats, 31 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 31, 2011
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. (Apr 15, 2011)
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- H.R. 754: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011
- H.R. 1383: Restoring GI Bill Fairness Act of 2011
- H.R. 2646: Veterans Health Care Facilities Capital Improvement Act of 2011
- S. 894: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2011
- H.R. 2447: To grant the congressional gold medal to the Montford Point Marines.
- H.R. 1540: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
- H.R. 1892: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
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