H.R. 2998 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide permanent authority for the exemption for certain members of the uniformed services from an otherwise-applicable requirement for the payment of subsistence charges while hospitalized.
H.R. 2998 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) has passed the house — introduced on Sep 3, 2003, sponsored by C. W. Bill Young with 256 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Sep 3, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 256
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Makes permanent (currently applies only during FY 2004) the exemption from the requirement of payment of subsistence charges while hospitalized in a military facility of an enlisted or former enlisted member, or an officer or former officer, who is hospitalized in a military facility because of an injury incurred: (1) as a direct result of armed conflict; (2) while engaged in hazardous service; (3) in the performance of duty u…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
C. W. Bill Young (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 114 Democrats, 142 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 3, 2003
- Passed the HouseOct 8, 2003
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (Oct 14, 2003)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Oct 8, 2003 · Passed399–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
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- H.J.Res. 18: Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2003, and for other purposes.
- H.J.Res. 2: Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003
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- H.R. 2859: Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act, 2003
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- H.J.Res. 75: Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2004, and for other purposes.
- H.R. 3289: Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense and for the Reconstruction of Iraq and…
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Other Armed Forces and National Security bills in the 108th Congress
- S. 330: Veterans' Memorial Preservation and Recognition Act of 2003
- H.R. 2658: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2004
- H.R. 1516: National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2003
- H.R. 3365: Military Family Tax Relief Act of 2003
- H.R. 2559: Military Construction Appropriations Act, 2004
- H.R. 1588: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004
- H.R. 1683: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2003
- S. 1156: Veterans Health Care, Capital Asset, and Business Improvement Act of 2003
- H.R. 2417: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004
- H.R. 2297: Veterans Benefits Act of 2003
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