HR 2703 · 93th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to remove the restriction on the use of certain private institutions under the dependent's medical care program.

Introduced 1973-01-23· Sponsored by Rep. Leggett, Robert L. [D-CA-4]· 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 House Committee on Armed Services.(1973-01-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Permits a member of the Armed Forces who is mentally retarded or who has a serious physical handicap to obtain covered treatment from any private institution (previously nonprofit). Allows the pregnant wife of a member of the Armed Forces, who dies while eligible for the receipt of hostile fire pay, to be provided care for that pregnancy on the same basis prescribed for the dependents of members on active duty. (Amends 10 U.S.C. 1079(d)(4); adds 10 U.S.C. 1089)…

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