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118th Congress Armed Forces and National Security

H.R. 3617: 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.

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)May 23, 2023
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, May 23, 2023

This bill expands primary and preventative health care services for women under TRICARE to include health care services for traction alopecia. The bill also authorizes the provision of a wig for traction alopecia. (Under current law, wigs are only authorized for individuals with alopecia resulting from the treatment of a malignant disease).

Additionally, the bill requires the implementation of regulations regarding grooming standards and training materials to ensure members of the Armed Forces are warned that the prolonged use of tightly gathered hairstyles, dyes, and chemical hair products may cause health issues, such as traction alopecia.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Amendments

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Cosponsors

28

Who scored on this bill

6 points earned
  1. 1Bonnie Watson Coleman D-NJ SponsorIntroduced, reached a cosponsor milestone2 events+6
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History

  1. May 23, 2023Introduced in the House by Bonnie Watson Coleman.
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  1. May 23, 2023Introduced in House
  2. May 23, 2023Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.