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HR 1415 103th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Commemorations Fees Merchant marine Merchant seamen Military medals, decorations, etc. Veterans' benefits War

Combat Merchant Mariners Benefits Act of 1993

Introduced: March 18, 1993 See on congress.gov
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 31, 1993
Executive Comment Requested from DOT.
Mar 31, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee On Merchant Marine.
Mar 25, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Compensation, Pension and Insurance.
Mar 25, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Hospitals and Health Care.
Mar 25, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Memorial Affairs.
Mar 25, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Education, Training and Employment.
Mar 18, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 18, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Mar 18, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E690)
Mar 18, 1993
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Combat Merchant Mariners Benefits Act of 1993 - Provides that: (1) service in the U.S. merchant marine during a period of war for a total period equal to at least 12 months shall be considered active duty in determining eligibility for veterans benefits; and (2) such service may be verified by entries in a continuous discharge book, a certificate of discharge to merchant seamen, a certificate of substantially continuous service, or other documentation available from the Secretary of Transportation or the head of any other Federal agency.

Limits eligibility.

Specifies that: (1) the minimum active-duty service requirement of any law administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs shall apply in determining eligibility for veterans' benefits under this Act; (2) the 12-month requirement under this Act shall not apply to an individual who is permanently disabled in the performance of such service while the vessel is subjected to hostile action; and (3) such service may have been rendered before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act, with a limitation.

Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to provide that any medal awarded to a member of the merchant marine for service during a period of war be provided without charge.

What's happening now March 31, 1993

Executive Comment Requested from DOT.

 Committees of jurisdiction 7
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1