S. 961 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2007
S. 961 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Mar 22, 2007, sponsored by Ben Nelson with 61 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 22, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 61
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to pay a monthly benefit of $1,000 to certain honorably-discharged veterans of the U.S. Merchant Marine who served between December 7, 1941, and December 31, 1946 (or to their survivors). Includes service in the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ben Nelson (D-NE). Co-sponsors: 36 Democrats, 23 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 22, 2007
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. (May 7, 2008)
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