To amend chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code, to allow claims against the United States under that chapter for damages arising from certain negligent medical care provided members of the Armed Forces.

Summary

Authorizes claims for damages against the United States for personal injury or death of a member of the armed forces serving on active duty or on full-time National Guard duty. Provides that the personal injury or death must have arisen out of noncombatant medical or dental care furnished in a fixed medical facility operated by the United States. Offsets the amount of Government benefits for members of the armed forces or veterans for personal injury or death by the amount of any awards or judgments from such claims.

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Timeline

1. 24 October 1995

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 24 October 1995

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 24 October 1995

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 6 November 1995

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.

   Source: Committee

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• Introduced in House · 24 October 1995 · Official file

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 24 October 1995

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  summary · EN · 24 October 1995

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Sponsors

• Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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