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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Mar 18, 1993
Combat Merchant Mariners Benefits Act of 1993 - 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 Affairs 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. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to provide that any medal awarded to a member of the merchant marine for service during a period of war be provided without charge.
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Rep. Hochbrueckner, George J. [D-NY-1] · D–NY
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Executive Comment Requested from DOT.
Referred to the Subcommittee On Merchant Marine.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Compensation, Pension and Insurance.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Hospitals and Health Care.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Memorial Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Education, Training and Employment.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Referred to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E690)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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