Bill · H.R. 7667· House(119-HR-7667)
TRICARE Fairness for National Guard and Reserve Retirees Act
- Introduced
- 2/24/2026
- Last activity
- 2/24/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Jefferson Van Drew
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "TRICARE Fairness for National Guard and Reserve Retirees Act," aims to amend title 10 of the United States Code. The primary goal is to improve the TRICARE program for specific members of the Retired Reserve of the reserve components. It focuses on adjusting eligibility requirements for members who are qualified for non-regular retirement but are under 60 years of age. The changes specifically address how retired pay impacts eligibility. These amendments are set to take effect 18 months after the Act is enacted.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+6
The bill specifically improves healthcare benefits for retired reserve members.
Would retired people be better off under this?+6
The bill expands medical coverage eligibility for members of the Retired Reserve.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+6
The bill enhances healthcare benefits for members of the Retired Reserve.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Improved TRICARE Eligibility: The bill adjusts eligibility requirements so that members of the Retired Reserve who are qualified for non-sregular retirement at age 60, but are currently under that age, can be included in the program even if they are not yet in receipt of retired pay (unless the lack of pay is due to specific sections of title 38). This change is found in Section 2(a) and Section 2(b).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Delayed Implementation: The benefits provided by this act will not be available immediately, as the amendments take effect 18 months after the date of enactment. This timing is found in Section 2(c).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Retirees+6Good For Veterans+6Good For Seniors+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+6
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5
- 2/24/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Introduced in House