US HB2051 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: Introduced on April 22 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-04-22 - Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Pending: House Armed Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on April 22 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-04-22 - Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Pending: House Armed Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Revises TRICARE (a Department of Defense [DOD] managed health care program) to authorize the Secretary of Defense to provide extended health care services and treatment, by way of contract with private providers, for dependent autism-diagnosed children of military retirees not entitled to hospital insurance benefits under Part A (Hospital Insurance) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act and not enrolled under part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) of such title.
Title
To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize extended benefits for certain autistic dependents of certain retirees.
Sponsors
| Rep. Jeff Miller [R-FL] | Rep. Todd Platts [R-PA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-04-22 | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. |
Subjects
Armed forces and national security
Child health
Hereditary and development disorders
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Military medicine
Military personnel and dependents
Neurological disorders
Veterans' medical care
Child health
Hereditary and development disorders
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Military medicine
Military personnel and dependents
Neurological disorders
Veterans' medical care
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/2051/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hr2051/BILLS-111hr2051ih.pdf |
