H.R. 2842 · 106th Congress · 1999–2000
To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, concerning the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program, to enable the Federal Government to enroll an employee and his or her family in the FEHB Program when a State court orders the employee to provide health insurance coverage for a child of the employee but the employee fails to provide the coverage.
H.R. 2842 in the 106th Congress (1999–2000) became law — introduced on Sep 13, 1999, sponsored by Elijah E. Cummings.
During the 106th Congress (1999–2000), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 13, 1999
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 106-394
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 13, 1999
- Passed the HouseYes
- Passed the SenateYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawOct 30, 2000
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