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DemocratBill · H.R. 4289· House(119-HR-4289)

TRICARE Travel Improvement Act

Rep. Vasquez
Age: 42 years
New Mexico
Introduced
7/2/2025
Last activity
7/2/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsored by
Gabe Vasquez
Cosponsors
Democrat - 0Republican - 1
Armed Forces and National Security
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "TRICARE Travel Improvement Act," aims to amend title 10 of the United States Code. The primary goal is to reduce the distance required for the Secretary of Defense to reimburse travel expenses for specialty care. It specifically changes the distance requirement from 100 miles to 50 miles. This change applies to military retirees and their dependents.

Yes· 3 of 7

  • Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+6

    The bill directly enhances benefits for military retirees and their dependents.

  • Would retired people be better off under this?+6

    The bill provides direct financial relief to military retirees for specialty care travel.

  • Would people over 65 be better off under this?+5

    Military retirees often fall into senior age demographics and benefit from easier access to specialty care.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1

    The bill increases government spending through higher travel reimbursements.