S. 3055 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Department of Veterans Affairs Dental Insurance Reauthorization Act of 2016
S. 3055 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Jun 14, 2016, sponsored by Richard Burr with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 14, 2016
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 114-218
What it does
Department of Veterans Affairs Dental Insurance Reauthorization Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish and administer a dental insurance plan for veterans enrolled in the system of annual patient enrollment under federal veterans' benefits provisions and for veterans' survivors and dependents who are eligible for medical care under such provisions.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Richard Burr (R-NC). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 14, 2016
- Passed the SenateJul 13, 2016
- Passed the HouseJul 14, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentJul 19, 2016
- Became lawJul 29, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-218. (Jul 29, 2016)
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