H.R. 1600 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the treatment of autism under TRICARE.
H.R. 1600 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Mar 18, 2009, sponsored by Joe Sestak with 23 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 18, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 23
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Revises TRICARE (a Department of Defense [DOD] managed health care program) to authorize treatment of autism spectrum disorders, if a health care professional determines that such treatment is medically necessary.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Joe Sestak (D-PA). Co-sponsors: 14 Democrats, 9 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 18, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (Apr 27, 2009)
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- S. 407: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009
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- H.J.Res. 44: Recognizing the service, sacrifice, honor, and professionalism of the Noncommissioned Officers of…
- S. 1677: Defense Production Act Reauthorization of 2009
- H.R. 1016: Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009
- S. 1717: A bill to authorize major medical facility leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs for…
- H.R. 2647: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010
- S. 475: Military Spouses Residency Relief Act
- S. 509: A bill to authorize a major medical facility project at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical…
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