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H.R. 2593 · 108th Congress

Combat Merchant Mariners Veterans Benefits Act of 2003

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Never voted on. It didn't reach a floor vote before the 108th Congress ended, so it expired. A bill has to be introduced again to be considered in a new Congress.

3 cosponsors · 1 D, 2 R

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Combat Merchant Mariners Veterans Benefits Act of 2003 - Provides that: (1) qualifying service in the U.S.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Jun 24, 2003
Combat Merchant Mariners Veterans Benefits Act of 2003 - Provides that: (1) qualifying 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.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: Combat Merchant Mariners Veterans Benefits Act of 2003

Latest action (Jul 24, 2003): Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.

Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security · Origin: House · Introduced: Jun 24, 2003

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.