HR-2422 : Still Just a Bill

SFC Richard Stayskal Military Medical Accountability Act of 2019

This bill allows claims to be brought against the United States for damages relating to the personal injury or death of a member of the Armed Forces arising out of a negligent or wrongful act or omission in providing medical, dental, or related health care functions at a military medical treatment facility. However, the bill does not apply to care provided at a medical treatment location deployed in an area of armed combat.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-05-20CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.House committee actions
2019-04-30IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.House floor actions
2019-04-30IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Law
See Subjects
  • Civil actions and liability
  • Congressional oversight
  • Government liability
  • Health care quality
  • Health facilities and institutions
  • Military medicine
  • Military personnel and dependents
  • Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
  • Tax reform and tax simplification

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