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- H.R.5304
H.R.5304: HELP Veterans Act
About This Bill
- Introduced May 23, 2016
- Latest Major Action June 9, 2016
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (4 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Health Expansion Loss Prevention Veterans Act or the HELP Veterans Act This bill extends transitional assistance management program (TAMP) health care and dental coverage from six months to one year for service members released from active duty. An individual who is employed at any time during the final 180 days of such transition period and is eligible for an employer-sponsored health plan shall not be eligible for TAMP coverage.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 9, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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| May 23, 2016 |
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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| May 23, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Marc Veasey (D-Texas) |