To amend the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 to assure that merchant marine service during World War II that the Secretary of Veterans' Affairs deems to be active military duty by reason of a determination by the Secretary of Defense is considered to be creditable service in the computation of retirement benefits to the same degree as other active duty service, and for other purposes.
Merchant Marine-Railroad Retirement Correction Act of 1998 - Amends the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 to provide that merchant marine service during World War II which the Secretary of Veterans Affairs deems to be active military duty as so determined by the Secretary of Defense is to be considered military service for purposes of computation of retirement benefits under such Act.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads.
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