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- H.R.2128
H.R.2128: To amend chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code, to allow members of the Armed Forces to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced May 15, 2003
- Latest Major Action June 25, 2003
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Amends the Federal Tort Claims Act to allow claims to be brought for damages against the United States for personal injury or death of a member of the armed forces serving on active duty or on full-time National Guard duty, arising out of medical or dental care furnished to such member in a fixed medical treatment facility operated by the Secretary of a military department or any other fixed medical facility operated by the United...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
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| May 15, 2003 |
Introduced in the House by Barney Frank (D-Mass.) |