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.

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Introduced

4 April 1985

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Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.

Summary

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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