A bill to authorize awards, decorations, insignia and other recognition for service in the United States Merchant Marine, and for other purposes.
Merchant Marine Defense Service Recognition and Medals Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to award decorations and insignia to members of the U.S. Merchant Marine performing meritorious acts or distinguished service. Permits such honors to be of the same design as other comparable military honors.
Authorizes the Secretary to cite any U.S. ship for outstanding or gallant acts. Permits the awarding of plaques for the ships and ribbons to the personnel.
Authorizes the Secretary to provide a flag and grave markers for merchant mariners who served the United States or its allies in periods of conflict.
Establishes criminal penalties for the unauthorized manufacture or display of these awards or decorations.
Repeals the Merchant Marine Medals Act.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Executive Comment Requested from DOT, DOD.
Referred to Subcommittee on Merchant Marine.
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