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HR 2623 102th Congress House

To amend title 10, United States Code, to permit the expansion of the dental program for spouses and children of members of the Armed Forces.

Introduced: July 18, 1991 See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security Dental careHealthHealth insuranceInsurance premiums
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It never became law before the 102nd Congress (1991–1992) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 19, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel and Compensation.
Jun 19, 1991
Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
Jun 12, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jun 12, 1991
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 19, 1991

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel and Compensation.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends Federal provisions regarding the Active-Duty Dependents' Dental Plan (DDP) to: (1) delete a provision prohibiting the Secretary of Defense from providing benefits under the DDP other than those specifically listed; (2) authorize the Secretary to include other benefits under the DDP as considered appropriate; (3) increase from ten to $18 monthly the premiums required under the DDP; and (4) revise the copayment requirement under the DDP to include copayments of up to 50 percent of the charges for orthodontic services, crowns, gold fillings, and complete or partial dentures.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1
FROST, MARTIN
· Jul 18, 1991
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Mfume, Kweisi
Maryland · Jul 18, 1991
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2623: To amend title 10, United States Code, to permit the expansion of the dental program for spouses and children of members of the Armed Forces.. 102nd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HR-2623/
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"H.R. 2623: To amend title 10, United States Code, to permit the expansion of the dental program for spouses and children of members of the Armed Forces.." 102nd Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HR-2623/.
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H.R. 2623, 102nd Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HR-2623/.
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