I 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.

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Increase in maximum age to qualify for coverage as a child

(a)

In general

Section 8901(5) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1)in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking 22 years of age and inserting 25 years of age; and (2)in the matter following subparagraph (B), by striking age 22 and inserting age 25. (b)

Self and family coverage for a former spouse

Section 8905(c)(2)(B) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1)in clause (i), by striking 22 years of age and inserting 25 years of age; and (2)in clause (ii), by striking age 22 and inserting age 25. (c)

Effective date

This Act and the amendments made by this Act— (1)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 (2)shall apply with respect to health care services or supplies provided on or after the date on which this Act takes effect.