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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Bill Number

HR 2128

Introduced

May 15, 2003

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.

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Armed Forces and National Security Claims Damages Families Government liability Health Labor and Employment Law Medical malpractice Military hospitals Military medicine Military pensions Military personnel National Guard Survivors' benefits Veterans' disability compensation Veterans' medical care

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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.

Actions

Jun 25, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
May 15, 2003

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 15, 2003

Introduced in House

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