US HB39 | 2025-2026 | 119th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 3 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-01-03 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Pending: House Veterans' Affairs Committee

Summary

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish the Merchant Mariner Equity Compensation Fund to provide benefits to certain individuals who served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War II.

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Title

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish the Merchant Mariner Equity Compensation Fund to provide benefits to certain individuals who served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War II.

Sponsors

Rep. Al Green [D-TX]

History

DateChamberAction
2025-01-03HouseReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
2025-01-03HouseIntroduced in House

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