H.R. 4887 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
TRICARE Affirmation Act
H.R. 4887 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Mar 19, 2010, sponsored by Ike Skelton with 20 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 19, 2010
- Co-sponsors
- 20
- Policy area
- Taxation
- Public law
- Public Law 111-159
What it does
TRICARE Affirmation Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide that health care coverage provided by the TRICARE program and the Nonappropriated Fund Health Benefits Program of the Department of Defense (DOD) shall constitute minimal essential health care coverage as required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ike Skelton (D-MO). Co-sponsors: 20 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 19, 2010
- Passed the HouseMar 20, 2010
- Passed the SenateApr 12, 2010
- Sent to the PresidentApr 14, 2010
- Became lawApr 26, 2010
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-159. (Apr 26, 2010)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Mar 20, 2010 · Passed403–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- TRICARE Affirmation ActHouse · Mar 20, 2010
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Committees
- Finance Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
More
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