HR7933Referred to Committee

To amend title 10, United States Code, to expand the authority to provide a wig and treat traction alopecia under the TRICARE program, and for other purposes.

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2026-03-12
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Bonnie Watson Coleman
Bonnie Watson Coleman
Democrat · NJ · Representative
Votes with party: 98.2% (549 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

2026-03-12

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would expand TRICARE (the military health insurance program) to cover wigs and medical treatment for traction alopecia, a condition where hair loss is caused by repeated pulling or tension on the hair, affecting military members and their families. Currently, TRICARE's coverage for these treatments is limited, so this change would make it easier for service members and their dependents to access these services as part of their military health benefits.

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Armed Forces and National Security

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 7933 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7933 To amend title 10, United States Code, to expand the authority to provide a wig and treat traction alopecia under the TRICARE program, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 12, 2026 Mrs. Watson Coleman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to expand the authority to provide a wig and treat traction alopecia under the TRICARE program, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. EXPANSION OF AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE A WIG AND TREAT TRACTION ALOPECIA UNDER THE TRICARE PROGRAM. (a) Expansion of Authority To Provide a Wig.--Section 1074c of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``traction alopecia or'' before ``alopecia''. (b) Treatment of Traction Alopecia.--Section 1074d(b) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(9) Traction alopecia.''. (c) Regulations.--Not later than September 30, 2026, the Secretary concerned shall prescribe regulations regarding grooming standards and training materials to ensure that members of the Armed Forces are warned that the prolonged use of tightly gathered hairstyles, dyes, and chemical hair products may cause health issues, including traction alopecia. <all>
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