119th Congress · House bill · Last action Oct 1, 2026
H.R. 10717In Committee
To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide wigs to TRICARE beneficiaries with alopecia, including alopecia caused by chemotherapy, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon (D-VA)1 cosponsorIntroduced Oct 1, 2026
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H.R. 10717 allows the Department of Defense to cover wigs for TRICARE beneficiaries who have alopecia, including hair loss from chemotherapy treatment. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Eugene Vindman (D-VA), was referred to the House Committee on Armed Services on October 1, 2026.
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Pressley, AyannaMA-07
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