HR 12539 · 95th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

A bill to amend title 10 of the United States Code to provide essential medical and dental care to members or former members of a uniformed service and their dependents where the member or former member is entitled to retired or retainer pay or equivalent pay.

Introduced 1978-05-03· Sponsored by Rep. Brinkley, Jack [D-GA-3]· 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.(1978-05-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Requires that, upon request, members or former members of the uniformed services or their dependents be given essential medical and dental care in any facility of the uniformed services. Allows such individuals to receive nonessential care subject to the availability of space and facilities and the capabilities of the medical and dental staff. (Amends 10 U.S.C. 1074, 1076)…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican