S 1272 · 109th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-06-20· Sponsored by Sen. Nelson, Ben [D-NE]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6831-6832)(2005-06-20)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2005 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to pay a monthly benefit of $1,000 to certain honorably-discharged veterans of the U.S. Merchant Marine who served between December 7, 1941, and December 31, 1946 (or to their survivors). Includes service in the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service. Exempts benefits paid under this Act from taxation. Provides for benefits for World War II Merchant Mariners under title II (Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act.…

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Cosponsors (20)

12 Democrats7 Republicans1 Independent