H.R. 4720 (106th): Combat Merchant Mariners Veterans Benefits Act of 2000

Introduced:
Jun 22, 2000 (106th Congress, 1999–2000)
Sponsor:
Rep. Michael Forbes [R-NY1]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on June 22, 2000, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jun 22, 2000
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Veterans' Affairs

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Full Title

To provide veterans benefits to individuals who serve in the United States merchant marine during a period of war.

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Last updated Jun 22, 2000.
4 pages

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6/22/2000--Introduced.
Combat Merchant Mariners Veterans Benefits Act of 2000 - Provides that: (1) service in the U.S. merchant marine during a period of war for a total period equal to at least 12 months shall be considered active duty in determining eligibility for veterans' benefits; and (2) such service may be verified by entries in a continuous discharge book, a certificate of discharge to merchant seamen, a certificate of substantially continuous service, or other documentation available from the Secretary of Transportation or the head of any other Federal agency.
Limits eligibility.
Specifies that: (1) the minimum active-duty service requirement of any law administered by the Department of Veterans shall apply in determining eligibility for veterans' benefits under this Act; (2) the 12-month requirement under this Act shall not apply to an individual who is permanently disabled in the performance of such service while the vessel is subjected to hostile action; and (3) such service may have been rendered before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act, with a limitation.

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