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US HB4381
Bill
Status
7/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Terri Sewell
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AI Summary
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Secretary of Defense must establish a 5-year pilot program within 180 days of enactment treating pregnancy as a qualifying event for enrollment in TRICARE Select
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Eligible beneficiaries could change their TRICARE enrollment election upon becoming pregnant, similar to other qualifying life events like separation from active duty
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Secretary must provide an initial briefing to Congress within one year on program status, followed by annual reports for four years
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Annual reports must include monthly enrollment change data beginning January 2027, broken down by reason (active duty separation/return, dependent status, or pregnancy)
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Reporting goes to House Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Energy and Commerce Committees, plus Senate Armed Services Committee
Legislative Description
To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program regarding treating pregnancy as a qualifying event for enrollment in TRICARE Select.
Armed forces and national security
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
7/14/2025