H.R. 39 proposes an amendment to title 38 of the United States Code to establish the Merchant Mariner Equity Compensation Fund. This fund is intended to provide a one-time payment of $25,000 to individuals who served in the U.S. Merchant Marine, including the Army and Naval...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 39 wants to give money to certain people who helped on big ships during World War II. It plans to give these helpers $25,000 each, if they apply in time and haven't been paid before, but there's only enough money for 5,000 people, so everyone needs to apply quickly.