S-2451 : 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
2019-09-10IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.Senate
2019-09-10IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary 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

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