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S.1169: A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the treatment of autism under TRICARE.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced June 3, 2009
- Latest Major Action June 3, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (5 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Revises TRICARE (a Department of Defense [DOD] managed health care program) to authorize treatment of autism spectrum disorders, if a health care professional determines that such treatment is medically necessary.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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| June 3, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) |