H.R. 999 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Chiropractic Health Parity for Military Beneficiaries Act
H.R. 999 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Mar 1, 2005, sponsored by Mike Rogers with 45 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 1, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 45
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Chiropractic Health Parity for Military Beneficiaries Act - Directs the Secretary of Defense, no later than August 31, 2005, to complete development of a plan to provide chiropractic health care services and benefits, as a permanent part of the TRICARE program (a Department of Defense managed health care program), for covered beneficiaries. Requires plan implementation by January 31, 2006.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mike Rogers (R-AL). Co-sponsors: 25 Democrats, 19 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 1, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (Mar 17, 2005)
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