H.R. 2046 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Servicemembers' Health Insurance Protection Act of 2005
H.R. 2046 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) has passed the house — introduced on May 3, 2005, sponsored by Steve Buyer with 30 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- May 3, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 30
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Servicemembers' Health Insurance Protection Act of 2005 - Amends the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to entitle a servicemember ordered to active duty, upon release from active duty, to reinstatement of health insurance in effect on the day before service commenced without any premium increase for the balance of the period for which there would have been coverage had it not been terminated.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Steve Buyer (R-IN). Co-sponsors: 16 Democrats, 13 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 3, 2005
- Passed the HouseMay 23, 2005
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (May 24, 2005)
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- H.R. 1815: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006
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- H.R. 5037: Respect for America's Fallen Heroes Act
- S. 1235: Veterans' Housing Opportunity and Benefits Improvement Act of 2006
- H.R. 5631: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2007
- S. 2562: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2006
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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