Senate Bill 4005
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Financial Relief for Civilians Treated at Military Hospitals Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 18, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4005
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Financial Relief for Civilians Treated at Military Hospitals Act
This bill prohibits the Department of Defense from attempting to collect a debt owed by a civilian not covered under TRICARE for medical treatment at a military medical treatment facility. It also prohibits fees for certain emergency medical treatment provided to such civilians at such facilities.
June 18, 2020
06/18/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
06/18/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:46:12 PM