H.R. 2422 · 116th Congress
SFC Richard Stayskal Military Medical Accountability Act of 2019
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Jackie Speier
- Introduced
- 2019-04-30
- Latest action
- 2019-05-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Summary
SFC Richard Stayskal Military Medical Accountability Act of 2019
This bill allows claims to be brought against the United States for damages relating to the personal injury or death of a member of the Armed Forces arising out of a negligent or wrongful act or omission in providing medical, dental, or related health care functions at a military medical treatment facility. However, the bill does not apply to care provided at a medical treatment location deployed in an area of armed combat.