HR 5758 · 109th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that World War II merchant mariners who were awarded the Mariners Medal shall be provided eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs health care on the same basis as veterans who have been awarded the Purple Heart.

Introduced 2006-07-11· Sponsored by Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16]· 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: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.(2006-07-25)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish hospital care and medical services, and authorizes the Secretary to furnish nursing home care, as needed to any veteran who was awarded the Mariners Medal (currently, only the Purple Heart).…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (8)

5 Democrats3 Republicans