H.R. 1288 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
World War II Merchant Mariner Service Act
H.R. 1288 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on Mar 20, 2013, sponsored by G. K. Butterfield with 94 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 20, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 94
- 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 accept additional documentation for verifying that an individual performed honorable service as a coastwise merchant seaman 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: 64 Democrats, 30 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 20, 2013
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Subcommittee Hearings Held. (Jun 28, 2013)
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- S. 893: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2013
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- S. 1471: Alicia Dawn Koehl Respect for National Cemeteries Act
- H.R. 3304: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014
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