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DemocratBill · H.R. 4381· House(119-HR-4381)

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program regarding treating pregnancy as a qualifying event for enrollment in TRICARE Select.

Rep. Sewell
Age: 61 years
Alabama
Introduced
7/14/2025
Last activity
7/14/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsored by
Terri Sewell
Cosponsors
Democrat - 0Republican - 1
Armed Forces and National Security
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill directs the Secretary of Defense to start a five-year pilot program. Under this program, pregnancy would be treated as a qualifying event for enrollment in TRICARE Select. This applies to eligible beneficiaries. The Secretary must provide an initial briefing to congressional committees within one year. Additionally, the Secretary must provide annual reports regarding the status of the pilot program.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Would women be better off under this?+6

    The bill specifically targets pregnancy as a qualifying event, which directly benefits women's healthcare options.

  • Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5

    The bill enhances healthcare access by allowing pregnancy to serve as a qualifying event for TRICARE Select enrollment.

  • Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?+3

    Providing specific enrollment options related to pregnancy supports gender-specific health needs.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.