HR 2241 · 96th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend eligibility for medical care benefits for survivors and dependents of veterans under the Veterans' Administration CHAMPVA program to survivors and dependents who are eligible for hospital insurance benefits under part A of title XVIII of the Social Security Act.

Introduced 1979-02-15· Sponsored by Rep. Satterfield, David E., III [D-VA-3]· House

Bill Progress

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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 Veterans' Affairs.(1979-02-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Allows eligible survivors and dependents of certain veterans to receive Veterans Administration medical care benefits concurrently with hospital insurance benefits provided by Medicare.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican
Rep. Hammerschmidt, John P. [R-AR-3]AR