HR. 39In Committee
Original Honoring Our WWII Merchant Mariners Act of 2025
Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to pay $25,000 to eligible World War II merchant mariners who performed qualified service and did not receive certain prior benefits
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to pay $25,000 to eligible World War II merchant mariners who performed qualified service and did not receive certain prior benefits
Key points
- Require VA payments
- Limit eligibility for mariners
- Define qualified service
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-12-19 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedArmed Forces and National SecurityConflicts and warsGovernment trust fundsMarine and inland water transportationTransportation employeesVeterans' pensions and compensation