Original Honoring Our WWII Merchant Mariners Act of 2025

Sponsor: Al Green (Democratic-TX)January 3, 2025

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

WWII Merchant Mariners would get a $25,000 payment for their service.

Eligible World War II merchant mariners would receive a one-time $25,000 payment from a new special fund created by this bill. These payments would recognize their service, which currently doesn't receive specific financial benefits under veterans' laws. People would need to apply within one year of the bill becoming law.

What Would Change

Currently, World War II merchant mariners do not receive specific financial benefits under veterans' laws for their wartime service. If this bill becomes law, a new fund would be created, allowing eligible merchant mariners to receive a one-time payment of $25,000. They would need to apply within one year of the bill taking effect.

Key Provisions

Creates a special fund to pay World War II merchant mariners.
Gives eligible merchant mariners a one-time payment of $25,000.
Sets rules for who can receive these payments, including a one-year application window.
Sets aside $125,000,000 for the fund for the government's budget year 2026.
Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to make new rules for the program within 180 days.
Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to report yearly to Congress on the fund's use.

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HR 39 · 119th Congress · January 3, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10

Original Honoring Our WWII Merchant Mariners Act of 2025

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