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S.2617: Military Retirees Health Care Protection Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about families
- Introduced April 7, 2006
- Latest Major Action April 7, 2006
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (9 Democrats, 2 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 obligation to provide health benefits to retired military personnel that exceeds the obligation of corporate employers to their employees; (2) DOD has many additional options to constrain the growth of health care spending in ways that do not disadvantage retirees, and should pursue such...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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April 7, 2006 |
Introduced in the Senate by Frank R. Lautenberg (D-N.J.) |