HR 4338
109th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Merchant marine
Merchant seamen
Transportation and Public Works
Veterans' benefits
War
Combat Merchant Mariners Veterans Benefits Act of 2005
Introduced: November 16, 2005
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 3, 2006
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan 3, 2006
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Nov 16, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 16, 2005
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Combat Merchant Mariners Veterans Benefits Act of 2005 - Provides that: (1) qualifying 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.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
3
Cosponsors
1