To amend title 10, United States Code, to exempt certain members of the Armed Forces from the requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized.
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.
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)
Roll Call #537 (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)
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.
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