H.R. 4338 · 109th Congress
Combat Merchant Mariners Veterans Benefits Act of 2005
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- George Radanovich
- Introduced
- 2005-11-16
- Latest action
- 2006-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Summary
Combat Merchant Mariners Veterans Benefits Act of 2005 - 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.