HR 8553 · 95th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide essential medical and dental care to members or former members of the uniformed services, entitled to retired or retainer pay or equivalent pay, and their dependents, and to the dependents of members of the uniformed services on active duty.

Introduced 1977-07-27· Sponsored by Rep. Brinkley, Jack [D-GA-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.(1977-07-27)

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, 1976.…

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