US HB5304 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-1)
Status: Introduced on May 23 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-06-09 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Military Personnel Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 23 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-06-09 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Military Personnel Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
HELP Veterans Act Health Expansion Loss Prevention Veterans Act This bill extends transitional assistance management program (TAMP) health care and dental coverage from six months to one year for service members released from active duty. An individual who is employed at any time during the final 180 days of such transition period and is eligible for an employer-sponsored health plan shall not be eligible for TAMP coverage.
Title
HELP Veterans Act Health Expansion Loss Prevention Veterans Act
Sponsors
| Rep. Marc Veasey [D-TX] | Rep. Ruben Gallego [D-AZ] | Rep. Tulsi Gabbard [D-HI] | Rep. Walter Jones [R-NC] |
| Rep. Beto O'Rourke [D-TX] | Rep. Pete Aguilar [D-CA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-09 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. |
| 2016-05-23 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. |
| 2016-05-23 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Armed forces and national security
Dental care
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Veterans' medical care
Dental care
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Veterans' medical care
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/5304/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hr5304/BILLS-114hr5304ih.pdf |
