H.R.447: To 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.

Please upgrade your Flash Player Home > Federal Government > H.R.447 Chief Sponsor: Jeff Fortenberry Tagged in: Commemorations, Health policy, Labor, Medical care, Medicine, Merchant seamen, Military medals, decorations, etc., Transportation, Veterans, Veterans' medical care, War casualties, World War II See all (2 more) Latest Update: Saturday, October, 11th 2008 Search Site To 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. 1/12/2007--Introduced. 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). Comment on Bill - Be the first to leave a comment! Latest Actions 03/02/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. 01/12/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Bill Text File name Last Updated H.R.447 Introduced in House 08/31/2007

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