Congress·In Committee·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.

Military Health: TRICARE Coverage for Hair Loss

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This bill is currently sitting in the House Committee on Armed Services where it was sent on March 11, 2026. No action has been taken on the proposal for three months. The House committee must review the bill before it can move forward, but it is not showing any signs of progress.

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Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 3617 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 3617 (118th) →

Key Points

This bill would expand the military health program, TRICARE, to cover wigs and medical treatment for traction alopecia. This specific type of hair loss is often caused by wearing hair in very tight styles like braids or ponytails for a long time.
Military leaders would be required to create new training materials and update grooming rules by September 2026. These materials must warn service members that using tight hairstyles, hair dyes, and chemical products can cause health problems and permanent hair loss.
This change aims to help service members who have suffered hair damage while trying to follow strict military appearance rules. It ensures they can get the care they need and provides them with wigs to help with their recovery and appearance.

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Mar 12, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Mar 12, 2026

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Source Information

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Congressional Bill

Official Title

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.

Bill NumberHR 7933

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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