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HOUSE 3617118th CongressReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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.

Last Action
5/23/2023

Actions

  • 2023-05-23Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • 2023-05-23Introduced in House
  • 2023-05-23Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2023-05-23 (00)

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.


Cosponsors (20)

  • Ayanna Pressley (D-MA)
  • Jennifer McClellan (D-VA)
  • Joyce Beatty (D-OH)
  • Alma Adams (D-NC)
  • Ilhan Omar (D-MN)
  • DANNY DAVIS (D-IL)
  • Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO)
  • GREGORY MEEKS (D-NY)
  • BARBARA LEE (D-CA)
  • Marc Veasey (D-TX)
  • Stacey Plaskett (D-VI)
  • Terri Sewell (D-AL)
  • KWEISI MFUME (D-MD)
  • Yvette Clarke (D-NY)
  • Troy Carter (D-LA)
  • Steven Horsford (D-NV)
  • MAXINE WATERS (D-CA)
  • Jonathan Jackson (D-IL)
  • Jahana Hayes (D-CT)
  • Jasmine Crockett (D-TX)
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