S. 956 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2023
S. 956 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Mar 23, 2023, sponsored by Mark Kelly with 14 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 23, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 14
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2023 This bill modifies the extension of dependent coverage under TRICARE by allowing a dependent under the age of 26 to be covered without an additional premium. Additionally, the bill authorizes such coverage of dependents without an additional premium regardless of whether they are eligible to enroll in an employer-sponsored plan.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mark Kelly (D-AZ). Co-sponsors: 11 Democrats, 1 Republican, 2 Independents.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 23, 2023
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (Mar 23, 2023)
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- S. 2795: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend and modify certain authorities and…
- H.R. 366: Korean American Vietnam Allies Long Overdue for Relief Act
- H.R. 1226: Wounded Warrior Access Act
- H.R. 2670: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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