119th Congress · House bill · Last action Oct 1, 2026
H.R. 10654In Committee
To ensure that a member separated from an Armed Force, solely on the basis that the member has pseudofolliculitis barbae, receives an honorable discharge and veterans benefits.
Sponsor: Rep. Conaway, Herbert C. (D-NJ)8 cosponsorsIntroduced Oct 1, 2026
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Rep. Herbert Conaway (D-NJ) introduced legislation requiring that service members discharged solely because they have pseudofolliculitis barbae—a skin condition affecting hair growth—receive an honorable discharge and full veterans benefits. The bill ensures these service members are not penalized with less favorable discharge status due to this medical condition. The measure was referred to the Armed Services and Veterans' Affairs committees in October 2026.
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Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Oct 1
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Oct 1
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Oct 1
Introduced in House
Oct 1
Introduced in House
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