United States 111th Congress Status: In Committee

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

Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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Summary

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.

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What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The bill's text now indicates that it has been received in the Senate, read twice, and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Additionally, it no longer references its previous status as "Engrossed in House." This change matters because it signals the bill's progression to the next stage in the legislative process concerning veterans' affairs.

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23 Engrossed in House (EH)] 111th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
23 Referred in Senate (RFS)] 111th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
23 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish the Merchant Mariner Equity Compensation Fund to provide benefits to certain individuals who served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War II.
23 _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 13, 2009 Received;
read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish the Merchant Mariner Equity Compensation Fund to provide benefits to certain individuals who served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War II.
Clerk.
LORRAINE C.
111th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
MILLER, Clerk.
R.
23 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish the Merchant Mariner Equity Compensation Fund to provide benefits to certain individuals who served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War II.
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Sections of law this bill changes

From the bill's own amending language, matched to the official United States Code (current through Public Law 119-121).

Also cites: 38 U.S.C. § 532

Action History

  1. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

  2. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5422-5423)

  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 23.

  5. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5422-5428)

  6. Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  7. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 45.

  8. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 111-99.

  9. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  10. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  11. Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged.

  12. Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

  13. Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 23 do?
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.
What is the current status of HR 23?
This bill died with 111th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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