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H.R. 1126 (105th)

Merchant Mariners Fairness Act of 1997

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Introduced

19 March 1997

Last action

19 March 1997 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Sponsors

Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Goode, Virgil H., Jr. [R-VA-5], Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Mascara, Frank [D-PA-20], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Rep. Taylor, Gene [D-MS-4], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41], Rep. Ballenger, Cass [R-NC-10], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1], Rep. Regula, Ralph [R-OH-16], Del. Underwood, Robert A. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34], Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14], Rep. Cunningham, Randy (Duke) [R-CA-50], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16], Rep. Boyd, Allen [D-FL-2], Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Lazio, Rick [R-NY-2], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Dicks, Norman D. [D-WA-6], Rep. Gillmor, Paul E. [R-OH-5], Rep. Wise, Robert E., Jr. [D-WV-2], Rep. Baldacci, John Elias [D-ME-2], Rep. Campbell, Tom [R-CA-15], Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24], Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6], Rep. Forbes, Michael P. [D-NY-1], Rep. Gephardt, Richard A. [D-MO-3], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1], Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large], Rep. Borski, Robert A. [D-PA-3], Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-32], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10]

Subjects

Defence, Transport

Source updated

21 August 2025

Defence · Transport

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Summary

Merchant Mariners Fairness Act of 1997 - Provides that certain qualified service of a member of the U.S. merchant marine, including a vessel crewmember of the U.S. Army or Naval 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 of a member possessing such qualified service.

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Timeline

  1. 19 March 1997

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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  2. 19 March 1997

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    Introduced in House

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  3. 19 March 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

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