A bill 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 provided during peacetime.
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 21, 1985)
Amends the Federal Tort Claims Act to allow members of the armed forces to bring claims for damages against the United States for personal injury or death arising out of medical, psychological, or dental care furnished by a Department of Defense hospital.
What just happenedJun 24, 1986
Subcommittee on Administrative Practice&Procedure. Hearings held.
Who’s behind it
- Jun 24, 1986Committee
Subcommittee on Administrative Practice&Procedure. Hearings held.
Human Rights and the Law Subcommittee - Nov 26, 1985Committee
Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Justice Department.
Judiciary Committee - May 6, 1985Committee
Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department, Administrative Office of the United States Courts.
Judiciary Committee - May 3, 1985Committee
Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Practice&Procedure.
Human Rights and the Law Subcommittee - Feb 21, 1985IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Feb 21, 1985IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate