H.R. 447 · 110th Congress
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that World War II merchant mariners who were awarded the Mariners Medal shall be provided eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs health care on the same basis as veterans who have been awarded the Purple Heart.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Jeff Fortenberry
- Introduced
- 2007-01-12
- Latest action
- 2007-03-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Subjects
Armed forces and national security
Veterans' medical care
Health
Labor and Employment
Commemorations
Transportation and Public Works
World War II
War casualties
Military medals, decorations, etc.
Merchant seamen