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H.R. 679 (99th)

Merchant Marine Defense Service Recognition and Medals Act

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Introduced

24 January 1985

Last action

13 August 1986 · Committee

Status

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Sponsors

Rep. Holt, Marjorie S. [R-MD-4], Rep. Carney, William [R-NY-1], Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Gray, Kenneth J. [D-IL-22], Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large], Rep. Heftel, Cecil [D-HI-1], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Wortley, George C. [R-NY-27], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29], Rep. Montgomery, G. V. (Sonny) [D-MS-3], Rep. Jones, Walter B. [D-NC-1], Rep. Bentley, Helen Delich [R-MD-2], Rep. Eckart, Dennis E. [D-OH-11], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Gekas, George W. [R-PA-17], Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-52], Rep. Hillis, Elwood H. [R-IN-5], Rep. McKernan, John R., Jr. [R-ME-1], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-46], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Rep. DioGuardi, Joseph J. [R-NY-20], Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-13], Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-20], Sen. Smith, Bob [R-NH], Rep. Bustamante, Albert G. [D-TX-23], Rep. Vucanovich, Barbara F. [R-NV-2], Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID], Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22], Rep. Moody, Jim [D-WI-5]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

29 August 2025

Defence

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Summary

Merchant Marine Defense Service Recognition and Medals Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to award decorations and insignia to members of the U.S. Merchant Marine performing meritorious acts or distinguished service. Permits such honors to be of the same design as other comparable military honors. Authorizes the Secretary to cite any U.S. ship for outstanding or gallant acts. Permits the awarding of plaques for the ships and ribbons to the personnel. Authorizes the Secretary to provide a flag and grave markers for merchant mariners who served the United States or its allies in periods of conflict. Establishes criminal penalties for the unauthorized manufacture or display of these awards or decorations. Repeals the Merchant Marine Medals Act.

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Timeline

  1. 24 January 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 24 January 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 24 January 1985

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 30 January 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Merchant Marine.

    Source: Committee

  5. 30 January 1985

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from DOT, DOD.

    Source: Committee

  6. 13 August 1986

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

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