118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 4334 — Healthcare Equality and Rights for Our Heroes Act

“To amend chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code, to allow suit against the United States for injuries and deaths of members of the Armed Forces caused by improper medical care, and for other purposes.”

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Introduced Jun 23, 2023

Last action Jun 23, 2023

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Jun 23, 2023

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SummaryCRS Summary

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.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 2 actions

Jun 23, 2023

Introduced in House

Jun 23, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.