HR 1161
99th Congress
House
Law
Armed Forces and National Security
Civil actions and liability
Courts and Civil Procedure
Government liability
Health
Malpractice
Medical personnel
Military medicine
Torts
A bill to amend chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code, to allow members of the Armed Forces to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care.
Introduced: February 20, 1985
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Everywhere this bill has been
7 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 1, 1985
Clean Bill H.R.3174 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu.
Jul 31, 1985
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 9, 1985
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jul 8, 1985
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 6, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.
Feb 20, 1985
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Feb 20, 1985
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Amends the Federal Tort Claims Act to allow members of the armed forces to bring claims for damages against the United States for personal injury or death arising out of medical or dental care furnished by a Department of Defense hospital.
What's happening now
Clean Bill H.R.3174 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu.
Committees of jurisdiction
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