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Week Ending December 10, 2004

S 2657 Federal Employee Dental and Vision Benefits Enhancement Act of 2004

BRIEF

   The bill establishes provisions to create programs through which current and retired Federal employees and their families can obtain enhanced dental and vision benefits in addition to the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.

   Congress is urged to consider the feasibility of the government helping to pay for the enhancement.   

Sponsor:  Senator Susan M. Collins (R-ME) 

Vote:  Passed Senate amended by Unanimous Consent (Nov. 20, 2004), Passed House by voice vote (Dec. 6, 2004), Signed by President Bush as Public law 108-496)

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