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H.R. 4499 105th Congress House

To amend title 5, United States Code, to make available under the health benefits program for Federal employees the option of obtaining coverage for self and children only, and for other purposes.

Introduced: August 6, 1998 See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics Child healthFamiliesFederal employeesFinance and Financial Sector
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This bill died when the 105th Congress ended
It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) 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.
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Became law
Aug 17, 1998
Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.
Aug 7, 1998
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1575)
Aug 6, 1998
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
Aug 6, 1998
Introduced in House
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 Latest action August 17, 1998

Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends provisions relating to Federal employees' health insurance to allow a Federal employee to elect to obtain health insurance coverage for self and unmarried dependent children only.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4499: To amend title 5, United States Code, to make available under the health benefits program for Federal employees the option of obtaining coverage for self and children only, and for other purposes.. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-4499/
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"H.R. 4499: To amend title 5, United States Code, to make available under the health benefits program for Federal employees the option of obtaining coverage for self and children only, and for other purposes.." 105th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-4499/.
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H.R. 4499, 105th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-4499/.
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[H.R. 4499: To amend title 5, United States Code, to make available under the health benefits program for Federal employees the option of obtaining coverage for self and children only, and for other purposes.](https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-4499/)
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