Congress 109 - HR 23 - Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2005

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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' pensions World War II

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Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2005 - 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.

Provides for benefits for World War II Merchant Mariners under title II (Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act.

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May 23, 2006

Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged.
Apr 6, 2006

Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Feb 8, 2006

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E113-114)
Sep 13, 2005

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1833)
Apr 4, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Jan 25, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Jan 4, 2005

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 4, 2005

Introduced in House

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