S. 3148 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the treatment of Department of Defense health coverage as minimal essential coverage.
S. 3148 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Mar 22, 2010, sponsored by Jim Webb with 65 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 22, 2010
- Co-sponsors
- 65
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
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
Jim Webb (D-VA). Co-sponsors: 56 Democrats, 7 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 22, 2010
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Mar 22, 2010)
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Committees
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