H.R. 7933

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 7933 Introduced in House (IH)]

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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.
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