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 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
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
March 14, 2006

Introduced in the House by Chet Edwards (D-Texas)

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