Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2009

HB 23 Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2009

US Congress 111th Congress

Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2009
HB-23


About HB-23

Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2009 - Establishes in the Treasury the Merchant Mariner Equity Compensation Fund for payments by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs of a monthly benefit of $1,000 to each individual who, between December 7, 1941, and December 31, 1946, was a documented member of the U.S. merchant marine (including the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) serving as a crewmember of a vessel that was operated in U.S. waters by the War Shipping Administration or the Office of Defense Transportation, serving the Armed Forces, and under contract to, or the property of, the United States. Requires such individuals to:

  • (1) apply for such benefit within one year after the enactment of this Act; and
  • (2) not have received benefits under the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944

Authorizes appropriations. Requires the Secretary to include, in annual budget documents submitted to Congress, detailed information on the Fund's operation.

  

Bill Texts

Engrossed 11/27/2010

Introduced 11/26/2010

Introduced 11/27/2010

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History

Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs.

05/13/2009

Mr. Filner Moved To Suspend The Rules And Pass The Bill, As Amended.

05/12/2009

Considered Under Suspension Of The Rules. (consideration: Cr H5422-5428)

05/12/2009

Debate - The House Proceeded With Forty Minutes Of Debate On H.r. 23.

05/12/2009

On Motion To Suspend The Rules And Pass The Bill, As Amended Agreed To By Voice Vote. (text: Cr H5422-5423)

05/12/2009

Motion To Reconsider Laid On The Table Agreed To Without Objection.

05/12/2009

Reported (amended) By The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 111-99.

05/07/2009

Placed On The Union Calendar, Calendar No. 45.

05/07/2009

Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held.

05/06/2009

Ordered To Be Reported (amended) By Voice Vote.

05/06/2009

Subcommittee On Disability Assistance And Memorial Affairs Discharged.

05/01/2009

Referred To The Subcommittee On Disability Assistance And Memorial Affairs.

01/09/2009

Referred To The House Committee On Veterans' Affairs.

01/06/2009