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H.R. 44 (102nd)

Merchant Mariners Fairness Act of 1991

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Introduced

3 January 1991

Last action

1 October 1992 · Committee

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Compensation, Pension and Insurance.

Sponsors

Rep. Fields, Jack [R-TX-8], Rep. Bentley, Helen Delich [R-MD-2], Rep. Lent, Norman F. [R-NY-4], Rep. Laughlin, Greg [D-TX-14], Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3], Rep. Staggers, Harley O., Jr. [D-WV-2], Rep. Rhodes, John J., III [R-AZ-1], Rep. Gallo, Dean A. [R-NJ-11], Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Miller, John R. [R-WA-1], Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3], Rep. Pickett, Owen B. [D-VA-2], Rep. Yatron, Gus [D-PA-6], Rep. Dwyer, Bernard J. [D-NJ-6], Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. [R-FL-22], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Gaydos, Joseph M. [D-PA-20], Rep. Weldon, Curt [R-PA-7], Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1], Rep. Goodling, William F. [R-PA-19], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-20], Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-7], Rep. Swift, Al [D-WA-2], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Hutto, Earl [D-FL-1], Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-19], Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Roukema, Marge [R-NJ-5], Rep. Johnson, Nancy L. [R-CT-5], Rep. Erdreich, Ben [D-AL-6], Rep. Schiff, Steven [R-NM-1], Rep. Peterson, Douglas (Pete) [D-FL-2], Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-7], Rep. Callahan, Sonny [R-AL-1], Rep. Davis, Robert W. [R-MI-11], Rep. Harris, Claude [D-AL-7], Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-32]

Subjects

Defence, Transport

Source updated

7 February 2024

Defence · Transport

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Summary

Merchant Mariners Fairness Act of 1991 - Provides that certain qualified service of a member of the U.S. merchant marine, including a vessel crewmember of the U.S. Army 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. Defines "qualified service." Prohibits the payment of any retroactive benefits under this Act. Mandates a processing fee of a specified amount for any benefit application for such qualified service. Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 to add references to components or ingredients of equipment, materials, or commodities in certain cargo preference provisions.

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Timeline

  1. 3 January 1991

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 January 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 January 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 6 February 1991

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee On Merchant Marine.

    Source: Committee

  5. 6 February 1991

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from DOD, DOT, Veterans' Affairs.

    Source: Committee

  6. 2 May 1991

    Committee

    Subcommittee On Merchant Marine Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  7. 2 May 1991

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 2 May 1991

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  9. 11 June 1991

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. H. Rept. 102-105, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  10. 11 June 1991

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. H. Rept. 102-105, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  11. 24 June 1991

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from DOD, Veterans' Affairs.

    Source: Committee

  12. 22 July 1991

    Committee

    Executive Comment Received from DOD.

    Source: Committee

  13. 19 September 1991

    Committee

    Executive Comment Received from Veterans' Affairs.

    Source: Committee

  14. 1 October 1992

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Compensation, Pension and Insurance.

    Source: Committee

  15. 1 October 1992

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

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  • Reported to House amended, Part I

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