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Code · BILL · 119th Congress · H.R. 39 (Introduced in House) · Preamble

Preamble. To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish the Merchant Mariner...

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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. — Sponsor: Mr. Green of Texas — Actions: January 3, 2025 — Mr. Green of Texas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs
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