H.R. 7933
IntroducedTo 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.
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119th CONGRESS 2d Session 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.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
March 12, 2026
Mrs. Watson Coleman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services
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A BILL
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.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. EXPANSION OF AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE A WIG AND TREAT TRACTION ALOPECIA UNDER THE TRICARE PROGRAM.
(a) Expansion of Authority To Provide a Wig.--Section 1074c of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``traction alopecia or'' before ``alopecia''.
(b) Treatment of Traction Alopecia.--Section 1074d(b) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(9) Traction alopecia.''.
(c) Regulations.--Not later than September 30, 2026, the Secretary concerned shall prescribe regulations regarding grooming standards and training materials to ensure that members of the Armed Forces are warned that the prolonged use of tightly gathered hairstyles, dyes, and chemical hair products may cause health issues, including traction alopecia. <all>