H.R. 7933

Summary

H.R. 7933, to amend title 10, United States Code, to expand the authority to provide a wig and treat traction alopecia under the TRICARE program, and for other purposes, was introduced in the House on Mar 12, 2026 by Rep. Bonnie Coleman (D). It was referred to Armed Services, and last saw action on Mar 12, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Record

Text

H.R. 7933 has no co-sponsors and has not gone to a roll call.

119 HR 7933 IH: To amend title 10, United States Code, to expand the authority to provide a wig and treat traction alopecia under the TRICARE program, and for other purposes.
 U.S. House of Representatives
 2026-03-12
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 I  119th CONGRESS  2d Session  H. R. 7933  IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES   March 12, 2026   Mrs. Watson Coleman  introduced the following bill; which was referred to the  Committee on Armed Services    A BILL
To amend title 10, United States Code, to expand the authority to provide a wig and treat traction alopecia under the TRICARE program, and for other purposes.
1.
Expansion of authority to provide a wig and treat traction alopecia under the TRICARE program
(a)
Expansion of authority To provide a wig
Section 1074c of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting  traction alopecia or  before  alopecia .
(b)
Treatment of traction alopecia
Section 1074d(b) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
(9)
Traction alopecia.
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(c)
Regulations
Not later than September 30, 2026, the Secretary concerned shall prescribe regulations regarding grooming standards and training materials to ensure that members of the Armed Forces are warned that the prolonged use of tightly gathered hairstyles, dyes, and chemical hair products may cause health issues, including traction alopecia.

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To amend title 10, United States Code, to expand the authority to provide a wig and treat traction alopecia under the TRICARE program, and for other purposes.

Sponsors

Rep. Bonnie Coleman (D) sponsors H.R. 7933 alone.

Bonnie Coleman

Rep. · D–NJ-12 · Sponsor

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Committees

H.R. 7933 went before 1 committee: Armed Services.

Armed Services

Armed Services

Referred To · Mar 12, 2026 · 581 Bills

Actions

H.R. 7933 has taken 2 actions since Mar 12, 2026.

Votes

H.R. 7933 has not gone to a roll call.

Titles

H.R. 7933 goes by 2 titles.

• To amend title 10, United States Code, to expand the authority to provide a wig and treat traction alopecia under the TRICARE program, and for other purposes. — Official Title as Introduced
• To amend title 10, United States Code, to expand the authority to provide a wig and treat traction alopecia under the TRICARE program, and for other purposes. — Display Title

Classification

The Congressional Research Service files H.R. 7933 under Armed Forces and National Security, one of its 31 policy areas.

CRS Subjects

CRS assigns every bill one policy area from its 31; H.R. 7933’s is Armed Forces and National Security.

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