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CA SJR10

Joint Resolution

Status

Passed

9/25/2009

Primary Sponsor

Gilbert Cedillo

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 Session

AI Summary

SJR 10 Summary

  • Requests that the President and Congress of the United States pass H.R. 816 to prohibit certain increases in fees for military health care (TRICARE).

  • Argues that career service members and retirees have earned comprehensive health benefits through decades of military service and extraordinary personal sacrifices.

  • Opposes the Department of Defense proposal to shift higher health care cost burdens to retired service members and TRICARE beneficiaries.

  • Contends that proposed fee increases would deter beneficiaries from using earned military health benefits rather than achieving genuine cost savings.

  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit the resolution to the President, Vice President, Speaker of the House, Senate Majority Leader, and all California members of Congress.

Legislative Description

Military: health care.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 124, Statutes of 2009.

9/25/2009

Committee Referrals

Veterans Affairs7/13/2009
Rules5/28/2009

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