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US HB4289

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

7/2/2025

Primary Sponsor

Gabe Vasquez

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Reduces the minimum travel distance for TRICARE specialty care reimbursement from 100 miles to 50 miles, making more beneficiaries eligible for travel expense coverage
  • Amends Section 1074i of title 10, United States Code, which governs Secretary of Defense authority to reimburse travel expenses
  • Applies specifically to military retirees and their dependents seeking specialty care through TRICARE
  • Retains existing provisions allowing the Secretary of Defense to waive requirements under exceptional circumstances
  • Introduced July 2, 2025 by Rep. Vasquez and Rep. Kiggans of Virginia, referred to the House Committee on Armed Services

Legislative Description

TRICARE Travel Improvement Act

Armed forces and national security

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

7/2/2025

Committee Referrals

Armed Services7/2/2025

Full Bill Text

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