Combat Merchant Mariners Veterans Benefits Act of 2005

Summary

Combat Merchant Mariners Veterans Benefits Act of 2005 - Provides that: (1) qualifying service in the U.S. merchant marine during a period of war for a total period equal to at least 12 months shall be considered active duty in determining eligibility for veterans' benefits; and (2) such service may be verified by entries in a continuous discharge book, a certificate of discharge to merchant seamen, a certificate of substantially continuous service, or other documentation available from the Secretary of Transportation or the head of any other Federal agency.

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Timeline

1. 16 November 2005

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 16 November 2005

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 16 November 2005

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 3 January 2006

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 16 November 2005 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 16 November 2005

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 16 November 2005

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 16 November 2005

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Sponsors

• Rep. Radanovich, George [R-CA-19] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51] · D · Cosponsor
• Sanford Bishop · D · Cosponsor
• · hsvr00 · Standing

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