U.S. Congress - H.R.23 Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2011
H.R.23 - Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2011
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. view all titles (2)
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- Official: 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. as introduced.
- Short: Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2011 as introduced.
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Official Summary
1/5/2011--Introduced.Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2011 - Establishes in the Treasury the Merchant Mariner Equity Compensation Fund for payments by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) of a monthly benefit of $1,000 to each individual who, between DeceOfficial Summary
1/5/2011--Introduced.Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2011 - Establishes in the Treasury the Merchant Mariner Equity Compensation Fund for payments by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) of a monthly benefit of $1,000 to each individual who, between December 7, 1941, and December 31, 1946, was a documented member of the U.S. merchant marine (including the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) serving as a crewmember of a vessel that was operated in U.S. waters by the War Shipping Administration or the Office of Defense Transportation and under contract to, or the property of, the United States. Requires such individuals to:(1) apply for such benefit within one year after the enactment of this Act; and
(2) not have received benefits under the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944. Requires the Secretary to include, in annual budget documents submitted to Congress, detailed information on the Fund's operation.
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Organizations Supporting H.R.23
- National Association for Uniformed Services
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H.R.23 Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2011
WGVa
March 31, 2012
I am writing as your constituent in the 8th Congressional district of Virginia. I support H.R.23 - Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2011, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
Sincerely,
Andrew Orenge -
H.R.23 Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2011
hoosierben
February 23, 2012
I am writing as your constituent in the 4th Congressional district of Indiana. I support H.R.23 - Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2011, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
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Sen. Lugar - I am very disappointed you are not Co-sponsoring or providing leadership for this WWII Veteran recognition. These Veterans were denied their recognition for over 40 years, that's... -
H.R.23 Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2011
glendan
November 14, 2011
I am writing as your constituent in the 22nd Congressional district of New York. I am writing as your constituent in the 22nd Congressional district of New York. I am writing as your constituent in the 22nd Congressional district of New York. I support H.R.23 - Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2011, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
Sincerely,
Glenda Nuckolls
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