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US Federal House Bill HB39
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US Federal 2023-2024 Regular Session

US Federal House Bill HB39

Introduced
1/9/23  
Refer
1/9/23  

Caption

Honoring Our WWII Merchant Mariners Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to distribute a payment of $25,000 to U.S. merchant marines who engaged in qualified service during World War II. To be eligible, an individual must apply for the benefit and must not have received benefits under the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944. The bill sets forth what constitutes qualified service, including time frame of service and licensing requirements.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HB39

Original Honoring Our WWII Merchant Mariners Act of 2025

US S08493

Provides a $250 World War II service bonus for certain veterans; directs the Department of Veterans' Services to receive, examine and pay bonus claims.

US A1887

Removing requirement of service during specified dates or in specified locations, thereby broadening eligibility for certain veterans' benefits.

US HB977

Veterans Benefits Matters - Claim Servicers - Requirements

US S2498

To properly recognize Massachusetts merchant mariners, living and deceased, who served in an active war zone

US S1634

Broadens eligibility for certain civil service and pension benefits for veterans by eliminating requirement of service during specified dates or in specified locations.

US A1901

Broadens eligibility for certain civil service and pension benefits for veterans by eliminating requirement of service during specified dates or in specified locations.

US SB00376

An Act Eliminating Service In Time Of War As An Eligibility Criterion For Certain State And Municipal Veterans' Benefits.

US S1523

Broadens eligibility for certain veterans' benefits by eliminating requirement of service during specified dates or in specified locations.

US HB267

Veterans Benefits Matters - Claim Servicers - Prohibitions and Requirements

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