To amend chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code, to allow members of the Armed Forces to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care.

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Introduced

31 July 2001

Last action

10 September 2001 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.

Summary

Amends the Federal Tort Claims Act to allow claims to be brought 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, arising out of medical or dental care furnished to such member in a fixed medical treatment facility operated by the Secretary of a military department or any other fixed medical facility operated by the United States. Provides for a reduction of claims under this Act by the present value of other benefits attributable to such death or injury that are received by the member and by that member's estate, survivors, and beneficiaries pursuant to other Federal provisions.

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31 July 2001
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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31 July 2001
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
31 July 2001
Introduced
Introduced in House
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10 September 2001
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
Source: Committee

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/2684
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