House
Oct 1, 1992Merchant Mariners Fairness Act of 1991
Summary
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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...
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Introduced(1/3/91)
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Passed
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Passed
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Sponsor
JF
Mr. FIELDS
(R) TX – 8
Cosponsors (27)
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Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Compensation, Pension and Insurance.
Oct 1, 1992