United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

HR 39 — Original Honoring Our WWII Merchant Mariners Act of 2025

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 18% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

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In plain language

This bill honors WWII merchant sailors and aims to provide them with benefits.

The Honoring Our WWII Merchant Mariners Act of 2025 seeks to recognize the contributions of merchant sailors during World War II and provide them with benefits. It is currently under review by a subcommittee focused on veterans' support.

What this means for you
  • Workers: If you are a WWII merchant sailor, this bill could provide you with benefits and recognition for your service.

Summary

The Original Honoring Our WWII Merchant Mariners Act of 2025 aims to recognize and provide benefits for the merchant sailors who served during World War II. This bill is currently under review by a subcommittee that focuses on support for veterans and memorial issues.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

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

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

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 545 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (545)

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Subjects

veterans transportation
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 39 do?
The Original Honoring Our WWII Merchant Mariners Act of 2025 aims to recognize and provide benefits for the merchant sailors who served during World War II. This bill is currently under review by a subcommittee that focuses on support for veterans and memorial issues.
Who sponsors HR 39?
HR 39 is sponsored by DeSaulnier, Mark (Democratic) and Green, Al (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 39?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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