06/09/08

5/20/2008--Introduced.

Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act of 2008 - Amends the Federal Tort
Claims Act to allow claims for damages to be brought against the United States for
personal injury or death of a member of the Armed Forces arising out of a negligent or
wrongful act or omission in the performance of medical, dental, or related health care
functions that: (1) takes place other than in the context of combat; and (2) is provided
by persons acting within the scope of their office or employment by or at the direction of
the Armed Forces, whether inside or outside the United States.

Provides for a reduction of claims under this Act by the present value of other benefits
attributable to such death or injury received by the member and by that member's
estate, survivors, and beneficiaries pursuant to other federal law.