H.R. 579 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Military Retirees Health Care Protection Act
H.R. 579 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Jan 19, 2007, sponsored by Chet Edwards with 215 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 19, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 215
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
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…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Chet Edwards (D-TX). Co-sponsors: 151 Democrats, 64 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 19, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (Feb 1, 2007)
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