HR 917 · 111th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

To increase the health benefits of dependents of members of the Armed Forces who die because of a combat-related injury.

Introduced 2009-02-09· Sponsored by Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2]· 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: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.(2009-04-27)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the TRICARE program (a Department of Defense [DOD] managed care program) to require that, when a member of the Armed Forces dies on or after September 11, 2001, because of a combat-related injury incurred while on active duty for a period of more than 30 days, the member's dependents receiving benefits under a contract for medical and dental care shall continue to be eligible for benefits under TRICARE Prime.…

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Cosponsors (3)

2 Democrats1 Republican