House
Mar 2, 2007To 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.
Summary
Official
Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish hospital care and medical services, and authorizes the Secretary to furnish nursing home care, as needed to any veteran who was awarded the Mariners Medal (currently, only the Purple Heart).
Bill Progress
Committee is reviewing, marking up, or holding hearings on the bill
Introduced(1/12/07)
Committee
Passed
House
Passed
Senate
President
Law
Sponsor
JF
Mr. Fortenberry
(R) NE – 1
Cosponsors (1)
Topics
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 2, 2007
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