119th Congress
H.R. 39
Original Honoring Our WWII Merchant Mariners Act of 2025
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Al Green(D-TX)
- Introduced
- Jan 3, 2025
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Committees
- House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
- Official text
- Introduced in House · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (1)
Added later (1)
- Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA) · Sep 8, 2025
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
Original Honoring Our WWII Merchant Mariners Act of 2025
This 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.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Dec 19, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. - Jan 3, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. - Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House