H.R. 44 (101st): Merchant Mariners Fairness Act of 1990

Introduced:
Jan 03, 1989 (101st Congress, 1989–1990)
Sponsor:
Rep. Jack Fields Jr. [R-TX8]
Status:
Died (Reported by Committee)
See Instead:
This bill was re-introduced as H.R. 44 (102nd) on Jan 03, 1991.

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Status

This bill was introduced on March 28, 1990, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jan 03, 1989
Reported by Committee Mar 28, 1990
Cosponsors
10 cosponsors (5R, 5D) (show)
Committees

House Merchant Marine and Fisheries

House Veterans' Affairs

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Full Title

To provide that certain service of members of the United States merchant marine during World War II constituted active military service for purposes of any law administered by the Veterans Administration and to establish a mechanism to provide for nonprofit organizations for merchant marine memorials.

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5/8/1990. 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 honorable discharge under such Act to each merchant marine member whose qualified service warrants such a discharge. Defines "qualified service." Prohibits the payment of any retroactive benefits under this Act.

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