HR 44 · 103th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Merchant Mariners Fairness Act of 1993

Introduced 1993-01-05· Sponsored by Rep. Fields, Jack [R-TX-8]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Executive Comment Received from Veterans' Affairs.(1993-10-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

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Cosponsors (20)

11 Democrats9 Republicans