HR 2004 · 99th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to furnish flags to drape the caskets of certain persons who served as merchant seamen, and to provide for recognition on National Defense Transportation Day of persons who serve aboard seagoing merchant vessels of the United States during any period of war.
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.(1985-04-29)
Plain Language Summary
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Requires the Administrator of Veterans Affairs to furnish flags to drape the caskets of those who served as merchant seamen aboard a seagoing vessel of the United States during any period of war prior to the end of World War II. Provides for recognition on National Defense Transportation Day of persons who serve aboard seagoing U.S. merchant vessels during any period of war.…
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Cosponsors (5)
3 Democrats2 Republicans