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111th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 2978
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
June 19, 2009
Mr. Davis of Illinois (for himself, Mr. Cummings, Mr. Moran of Virginia, Mrs. Maloney, Mr. Sarbanes, Ms. Norton, and Mr. Connolly of Virginia) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
A BILL
To amend title 5, United States Code, to increase the
maximum age to qualify for coverage as a child
under the health
benefits program for Federal employees.
Increase in maximum age to
qualify for coverage as a child
In general
Section 8901(5) of title 5, United States Code, is amended—
in the matter
preceding subparagraph (A), by striking 22 years of age
and
inserting 25 years of age
; and
in the matter
following subparagraph (B), by striking age 22
and inserting
age 25
.
Self and family coverage for a former spouse
Section 8905(c)(2)(B) of title 5, United States Code, is amended—
in clause (i), by
striking 22 years of age
and inserting 25 years of
age
; and
in clause (ii), by
striking age 22
and inserting age 25
.
Effective date
This Act and the amendments made by this Act—
shall take effect on the first day of the first contract year beginning at least 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act; and
shall apply with respect to health care services or supplies provided on or after the date on which this Act takes effect.