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H.R.579: Military Retirees Health Care Protection Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced Jan. 19, 2007
- Latest Major Action Feb. 1, 2007
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
215 (152 Democrats, 64 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)
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Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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| Jan. 19, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by Chet Edwards (D-Texas) |