H.R. 5169 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
TRICARE Fairness for National Guard and Reserve Retirees Act
H.R. 5169 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Nov 19, 2019, sponsored by Ross Spano with 33 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Nov 19, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 33
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
TRICARE Fairness for National Guard and Reserve Retirees Act This bill provides that personnel of the Retired Reserve (comprising former National Guard and Reserve members) who are not yet age 60 but are receiving their retirement pay may purchase TRICARE health coverage for retired military personnel, rather than the presently allowed TRICARE Retired Reserve (which may have higher costs).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ross Spano (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 14 Democrats, 19 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 19, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (Nov 19, 2019)
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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