A bill to provide that service of certain members of the United States merchant marine during World War II constituted active military service for purposes of any law administered by the Veterans' Administration, and for other purposes.

Summary

Provides that certain qualified service of a member of the U.S. merchant marine 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 of a member of the United States merchant marine." Prohibits the payment of any benefits under this Act retroactive to the date of enactment of this Act.

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Timeline

1. 30 April 1986

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 30 April 1986

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 30 April 1986

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 30 April 1986

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Sponsors

• Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-7] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Fields, Jack [R-TX-8] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-38] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Borski, Robert A. [D-PA-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Bentley, Helen Delich [R-MD-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Lowry, Mike [D-WA-7] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Dyson, Roy [D-MD-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] · R · Cosponsor
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