To provide that certain service of members of the United States merchant marine during World War II constituted active military service for purposes of any law administered by the Veterans Administration and to provide for the fair implementation of the cargo preference laws of the United States.
Merchant Mariners Fairness Act of 1991 - Provides that certain qualified service of a member of the U.S. merchant marine, including a vessel crewmember of the U.S. Army Transport Service, during World War II constituted active military service for purposes of eligibility for various veterans' benefits under the GI Bill Improvement Act of 1977. Requires the Secretary of Defense to issue an honorable discharge under such Act to each merchant marine member whose qualified service warrants such a discharge. Defines "qualified service."
Prohibits the payment of any retroactive benefits under this Act.
Mandates a processing fee of a specified amount for any benefit application for such qualified service.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Executive Comment Requested from DOD, DOT, Veterans' Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee On Merchant Marine.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee On Merchant Marine Discharged.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. H. Rept. 102-105, Part I.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. H. Rept. 102-105, Part I.
Executive Comment Requested from DOD, Veterans' Affairs.
Executive Comment Received from DOD.
Executive Comment Received from Veterans' Affairs.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Compensation, Pension and Insurance.
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