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H.R.4949: Military Retirees' Health Care Protection Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced March 14, 2006
- Latest Major Action March 14, 2006
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
164 (116 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 48 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Military Retirees' Health Care Protection Act - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Department of Defense (DOD) and the nation have a committed health benefits obligation to retired military personnel that exceeds the obligation of corporate employers to civilian employees; and (2) DOD has many additional options to constrain the growth of health care spending in ways that do not disadvantage beneficiaries, and should pursue such...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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March 14, 2006 |
Introduced in the House by Chet Edwards (D-Texas) |