Amends the Department of Defense Authorization Act, 1985 to extend until December 31, 1988, the date up to which a former spouse may receive a final decree of divorce and still be considered a dependent of a member of the armed forces and therefore still eligible for medical benefits as a military dependent.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.
House Committee on Armed Services Discharged by Unanimous Consent.
House Committee on Armed Services Discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.
Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Voice Vote.
Passed House by Voice Vote.
Received in the Senate.
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 588.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Measure Signed in Senate.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 100-271.
Became Public Law No: 100-271.
Enacted as Public Law 100-271
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