To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide that certain individuals who would be eligible for military retired pay for nonregular service but for the fact that they did not serve on active duty during a period of conflict may be paid such retired pay if they served in the United States merchant marine during or immediately after World War II.

Summary

Entitles to military retired pay certain persons who were members of the U.S. merchant marine during and immediately after World War II. Directs the Secretary of the military department concerned, within 60 days after the enactment of this Act, to make lump-sum payments of accrued pay to such persons.

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Timeline

1. 25 June 1997

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on National Security.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 25 June 1997

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 25 June 1997

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 28 August 1997

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

   Source: Committee

5. 28 August 1997

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

   Source: Committee

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• Introduced in House · 25 June 1997 · Official file

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Sponsors

• Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-11] · D · Sponsor
• Anna Eshoo · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16] · R · Cosponsor
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