HR 2472 · 96th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

A bill to amend chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code, to allow certain former spouses of members of the uniformed services to receive medical and dental benefits under such chapter, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1979-02-27· Sponsored by Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2]· House

Bill Progress

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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.(1979-02-27)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the program of medical and dental care for members and certain former members of the uniformed services and for their dependents to include former spouses of members of the uniformed services. Establishes length of marriage and other requirements of eligibility.…

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Cosponsors (20)

13 Democrats7 Republicans
Rep. Burton, John [D-CA-5]
Rep. Boggs, Corinne C. (Lindy) [D-LA-2]
Rep. Breaux, John B. [D-LA-7]
Rep. Brinkley, Jack [D-GA-3]
Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36]CA
Rep. Buchanan, John [R-AL-6]
Rep. Butler, M. Caldwell [R-VA-6]
Rep. Chappell, Bill, Jr. [D-FL-4]
Rep. Daniel, W. C. (Dan) [D-VA-5]
Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-8]
Rep. Dickinson, William L. [R-AL-2]
Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [R-CA-32]
Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2]
Rep. Duncan, John J. [R-TN-2]
Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10]
Del. Evans, Melvin H. [R-VI-At Large]
Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3]
Rep. Hillis, Elwood H. [R-IN-5]
Rep. Hutto, Earl [D-FL-1]
Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19]