H.R. 4949 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Military Retirees' Health Care Protection Act
H.R. 4949 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Mar 14, 2006, sponsored by Chet Edwards with 164 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 14, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 164
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Military Retirees' Health Care Protection Act - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Department of Defense (DOD) and the nation have a committed health benefits obligation to retired military personnel that exceeds the obligation of corporate employers to civilian employees; and (2) DOD has many additional options to constrain the growth of health care spending in ways that do not disadvantage beneficiaries, and shoul…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Chet Edwards (D-TX). Co-sponsors: 115 Democrats, 48 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 14, 2006
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (Mar 14, 2006)
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- H.R. 5631: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2007
- S. 2562: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2006
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