hr 39In CommitteeHouseArmed Forces and National Security

Original Honoring Our WWII Merchant Mariners Act of 2025

119th Congress·Introduced January 3, 2025·Last action December 19, 2025

A bill originating in the House that, if passed by both chambers and signed by the President, becomes law.

Summary

Original Honoring Our WWII Merchant Mariners Act of 2025This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to distribute a payment of $25,000 to U.S. merchant marines who engaged in qualified service during World War II. To be eligible, an individual must apply for the benefit and must not have received benefits under the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944. The bill sets forth what constitutes qualified service, including time frame of service and licensing requirements.

Actions (1)

2025-12-19

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

External Resources

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