Makes permanent (currently applies only during FY 2004) the exemption from the requirement of payment of subsistence charges while hospitalized in a military facility of an enlisted or former enlisted member, or an officer or former officer, who is hospitalized in a military facility because of an injury incurred: (1) as a direct result of armed conflict; (2) while engaged in hazardous service; (3) in the performance of duty under conditions simulating war; or (4) through an instrumentality of war.
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[H.R. 2998 Introduced in House (IH)]
108th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 2998
To amend title 10, United States Code, to exempt certain members of the
Armed Forces from the requirement to pay subsistence charges while
hospitalized.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
September 3, 2003
Mr. Young of Florida introduced the following bill; which was referred
to the Committee on Armed Services
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A BILL
To amend title 10, United States Code, to exempt certain members of the
Armed Forces from the requirement to pay subsistence charges while
hospitalized.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES FROM
REQUIREMENT TO PAY SUBSISTENCE CHARGES WHILE
HOSPITALIZED.
(a) In General.--Section 1075 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) by inserting ``(a) In General.--'' before ``When''; and
(2) by striking the second sentence and inserting the
following:
``(b) Exceptions.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to any of the
following:
``(1) An enlisted member, or former enlisted member, of a
uniformed service who is entitled to retired or retainer pay or
equivalent pay.
``(2) An officer or former officer of a uniformed service,
or an enlisted member or former enlisted member of a uniformed
service not described in paragraph (1), who is hospitalized
under section 1074 because of an injury incurred (as determined
under criteria prescribed by the Secretary of Defense)--
``(A) as a direct result of armed conflict;
``(B) while engaged in hazardous service;
``(C) in the performance of duty under conditions
simulating war; or
``(D) through an instrumentality of war.''.
(b) Effective Date.--Section 1075(b) of title 10, United States
Code, as added by subsection (a), shall take effect on the date of the
enactment of this Act and apply with respect to injuries incurred on or
after that date.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1679)
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Total Force.
Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
Mr. McHugh moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9325-9327)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2998.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 0 (Roll no. 537).(consideration: CR H9333-9334; text: CR H9325)
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 0 (Roll no. 537). (consideration: CR H9333-9334; text: CR H9325)
Roll Call #537 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.