Number: RL33992
Title: Veterans Benefits: Merchant Seamen
Authors: Christine Scott, Domestic Social Policy Division; Douglas Reid Weimer, American Law Division 
Abstract: This report provides an overview of seamen of the U.S. merchant marine (merchant seamen or merchant mariners) and World War II, post-war efforts for benefits for merchant seamen, the efforts by merchant seamen for recognition under P.L. 95-202, and legislation introduced in the 110th Congress.
Pages: 11
Date: December 23, 2008