A bill to provide benefits to merchant seamen who served in the United States Merchant Marine during World War II.
Merchant Seamen's Benefit Act - Provides for creditable active duty service for veterans' benefits purposes for certain individuals who served in the merchant marine during World War II, who were prisoners of war or civilian internees as the result of enemy action against merchant shipping, and who were in an accredited wartime maritime training program. Prohibits payment of benefits for periods before the date of enactment of this Act.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Executive Comment Requested from DOT, DOD, VA.
Referred to Subcommittee on Merchant Marine.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From VA.
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