H.R. 5048 — To amend chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code, with respect to the liability of the United States for claims of military personnel for damages for certain injuries.

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Makes Federal tort claims coverage applicable to any claim resulting from: (1) an injury sustained by a member of the armed forces while on active duty arising or resulting from, or aggravated by, a negligent or wrongful act or omission of another member of the armed forces or the Federal Government; or (2) the death of a member resulting from such injury.

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S. 1970A bill to amend chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code, with respect to the liability of the United States for claims of military personnel for damages for certain injuries.
1999-11-18Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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2000-07-27
Introduced in House
2000-07-27
Introduced in House
2000-07-27
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1368-1369)
2000-07-27
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2000-08-08
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.

To amend chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code, with respect to the liability of the United States for claims of military personnel for damages for certain injuries.

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