HR 4709
99th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Merchant marine
Merchant seamen
Military discharges
Ships and shipping
Veterans' benefits
World War II
A bill to provide that service of certain members of the United States merchant marine during World War II constituted active military service for purposes of any law administered by the Veterans' Administration, and for other purposes.
Introduced: April 30, 1986
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To President
Became law
Apr 30, 1986
Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 30, 1986
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Provides that certain qualified service of a member of the U.S. merchant marine during World War II constituted active military service for purposes of eligibility for various veterans' benefits under the GI Bill Improvement Act of 1977. Requires the Secretary of Defense to issue an honorable discharge under such Act to each merchant marine member whose qualified service warrants such a discharge. Defines "qualified service of a member of the United States merchant marine."
Prohibits the payment of any benefits under this Act retroactive to the date of enactment of this Act.
What's happening now
Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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