S. 604 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Military Health Care Protection Act
S. 604 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Feb 15, 2007, sponsored by Frank R. Lautenberg with 29 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
- Feb 15, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 29
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Military Health Care Protection Act - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Department of Defense (DOD) and the nation have a committed obligation to provide health benefits to retired military personnel that exceeds the obligation of corporate employers to their employees; (2) DOD has many additional options to constrain the growth of health care spending in ways that do not disadvantage retirees, and should pursue su…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ). Co-sponsors: 25 Democrats, 3 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 15, 2007
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2026-2027) (Feb 15, 2007)
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