Merchant Mariners Fairness Act of 1993 - 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.
Prohibits the payment of any retroactive benefits under this Act.
Mandates a processing fee for any benefit application for such qualified service.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E63-64)
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Memorial Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Hospitals and Health Care.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Education, Training and Employment.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Compensation, Pension and Insurance.
Executive Comment Requested from Veterans' Affairs.
Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
Executive Comment Received from Veterans' Affairs.
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