To amend title 10, United States Code, to permit the expansion of the dental program for spouses and children of members of the Armed Forces.

Summary

Amends Federal provisions regarding the Active-Duty Dependents' Dental Plan (DDP) to: (1) delete a provision prohibiting the Secretary of Defense from providing benefits under the DDP other than those specifically listed; (2) authorize the Secretary to include other benefits under the DDP as considered appropriate; (3) increase from ten to $18 monthly the premiums required under the DDP; and (4) revise the copayment requirement under the DDP to include copayments of up to 50 percent of the charges for orthodontic services, crowns, gold fillings, and complete or partial dentures.

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Timeline

1. 12 June 1991

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 12 June 1991

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 12 June 1991

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 19 June 1991

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel and Compensation.

   Source: Committee

5. 19 June 1991

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · undated · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

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• Introduced in House

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Sponsors

• Rep. Bustamante, Albert G. [D-TX-23] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-27] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Washington, Craig A. [D-TX-18] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7] · D · Cosponsor
• JOHN LEWIS · D · Cosponsor
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