Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2004

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Bill Number

HR 3729

Introduced

Jan 27, 2004

Latest Action

Executive Comment Requested from Veterans' Affairs.

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Topics

Armed Forces and National Security Ex-prisoners of war Families History Income tax Labor and Employment Married people Merchant marine Merchant seamen Survivors' benefits Tax exemption Taxation Transportation and Public Works Veterans' benefits World War II

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Summary

Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2004 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to pay a monthly benefit of $1,000 to certain honorably-discharged veterans of the U.S. Merchant Marine who served between December 7, 1941, and December 31, 1946 (or to their survivors). Includes service in the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service. Exempts benefits paid under this Act from taxation.

Actions

Jul 27, 2004

Executive Comment Requested from Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 13, 2004

Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
Jan 27, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 27, 2004

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H115)
Jan 27, 2004

Introduced in House

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