Bill · S. 2448· Senate(119-S-2448)
Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 7/24/2025
- Last activity
- 7/24/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Mark Kelly
- Cosponsors
- - 13 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2025. It was introduced in the Senate on July 24, 2025, by Mr. Kelly, along with Ms. Murkowski and Ms. Warren. The main purpose of the bill is to improve dependent coverage under the TRICARE Young Adult Program. To do this, it amends title 10 of the United States Code. Specifically, the legislation expands eligibility for the program and removes the separate premium required for a young adult.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+6
The bill directly benefits young adults by expanding their eligibility and eliminating a separate premium.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5
Expanding eligibility and removing separate premiums makes healthcare more accessible for young adult dependents.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+4
By improving coverage for dependents, the bill enhances the support provided to military families and veterans.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(a): This section expands eligibility for the TRICARE Young Adult Program by striking paragraph (3) and redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5). This is a positive change because it broadens who can qualify for coverage under the program.
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Section 2(b): This section eliminates the separate premium for a young adult by striking subsection (c). This is helpful because it removes an extra cost specifically charged for young adult coverage, making it easier on the wallet.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- None Identified: Based strictly on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
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 Young Adults+6Good For Veterans+4
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5Increases Affordable Care Act Support+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+4
- 9/29/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/1/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 5/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/26/2026
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- 7/24/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Tammy BaldwinDemocrat · Wisconsin
Christopher CoonsDemocrat · Delaware
Kirsten GillibrandDemocrat · New York
John HickenlooperDemocrat · Colorado
Amy KlobucharDemocrat · Minnesota
Lisa MurkowskiRepublican · Alaska
Christopher MurphyDemocrat · Connecticut
Jon OssoffDemocrat · Georgia
Jacky RosenDemocrat · Nevada
Bernie SandersIndependent · Vermont
Adam SchiffDemocrat · California
Brian SchatzDemocrat · Hawaii
Sheldon WhitehouseDemocrat · Rhode Island
Mark WarnerDemocrat · Virginia
Elizabeth WarrenDemocrat · Massachusetts