HR 1478 · 111th Congress · Law

Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-03-12· Sponsored by Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 267.(2010-04-26)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act of 2009 - Amends the Federal Tort Claims Act to allow claims for damages to be brought against the United States for personal injury or death of a member of the Armed Forces arising out of a negligent or wrongful act or omission in the performance of medical, dental, or related health care functions that is provided by persons acting within the scope of their office or employment by or at the direction of the government inside the United States. Requires a reduction of claims under this Act by the present value of other benefits attributable to such death or injury received by the member and by that member's estate, survivors, and beneficiaries pursuant to other federal law. Prohibits a claim under this Act from being reduced by the amount of any benefit received under Servicemembers Group Life Insurance. Makes this Act inapplicable to any claim arising out of the combatant activities of the Armed Forces during the time of armed conflict.…

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CBO Cost Estimate

Congressional Budget Office

H.R. 1478, Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act of 2009

Oct 20, 2009

<p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on the Judiciary on October 7, 2009</p>

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H.R. 1478, Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act of 2009

Oct 20, 2009

Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on the Judiciary on October 7, 2009

Full CBO report ↗

Official non-partisan budget analysis by the Congressional Budget Office

Cosponsors (12)

10 Democrats2 Republicans