S. 663 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2009
S. 663 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Mar 19, 2009, sponsored by Ben Nelson with 51 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 19, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 51
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2009 - Establishes in the Treasury the Merchant Mariner Equity Compensation Fund for payments by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs 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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ben Nelson (D-NE). Co-sponsors: 35 Democrats, 14 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 19, 2009
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 111-81. (Apr 29, 2009)
Other Armed Forces and National Security bills in the 111th Congress
- S. 454: Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act of 2009
- S. 407: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009
- S. 614: A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Women Airforce Service Pilots ("WASP").
- H.J.Res. 44: Recognizing the service, sacrifice, honor, and professionalism of the Noncommissioned Officers of…
- S. 1677: Defense Production Act Reauthorization of 2009
- H.R. 1016: Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009
- S. 1717: A bill to authorize major medical facility leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs for…
- H.R. 2647: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010
- S. 475: Military Spouses Residency Relief Act
- S. 509: A bill to authorize a major medical facility project at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical…
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