Protecting Our Servicemembers’ Care Act of 2020

2/8/2022, 11:16 PM

Protecting Our Servicemembers' Care Act of 2020

This bill directs the Government Accountability Office to report on any lapses in a reservist's TRICARE coverage that occurred during the previous eight years and were caused by a change in duty status.

Congress
116
Number
HR - 7081
Introduced on
2020-06-01
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/1/2020
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Protecting Our Servicemembers' Care Act of 2020

This bill directs the Government Accountability Office to report on any lapses in a reservist's TRICARE coverage that occurred during the previous eight years and were caused by a change in duty status.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo direct the Comptroller General of the United States to submit to Congress a report on lapses in coverage under the TRICARE program for certain members of the National Guard and reserve components.
Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security
Potential Impact
Government studies and investigations•
Health care coverage and access•
Military medicine•
National Guard and reserves

Comments

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary2/11/2021

Protecting Our Servicemembers' Care Act of 2020

This bill directs the Government Accountability Office to report on any lapses in a reservist's TRICARE coverage that occurred during the previous eight years and were caused by a chan...

Latest Action6/1/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.