H.R. 1288 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
World War II Merchant Mariner Service Act
H.R. 1288 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Mar 4, 2015, sponsored by G. K. Butterfield with 167 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 4, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 167
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
World War II Merchant Mariner Service Act Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to accept additional documentation for verifying that an individual performed honorable service as a coastwise merchant seaman during the period beginning on December 7, 1941, and ending on December 31, 1946, for purposes of eligibility for veterans' benefits under the GI Bill Improvement Act of 1977.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
G. K. Butterfield (D-NC). Co-sponsors: 106 Democrats, 61 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 4, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (Aug 13, 2015)
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