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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.
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.
Summary
This bill expands the TRICARE military health program to provide coverage for wigs and treatment of traction alopecia, a condition caused by prolonged tension on the hair. The bill amends federal law to include traction alopecia alongside other forms of alopecia covered under TRICARE. The Department of Defense must establish regulations and training materials by September 30, 2026, to warn military members that tightly gathered hairstyles, dyes, and chemical hair products may cause traction alopecia and other health issues.
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Sponsor (1)
Money behind the sponsor
Top reported contributors to Bonnie Watson Coleman’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.
- BEIGENE $13,400
- PRINCETON UNIVERSITY $11,150
- WINNING STRATEGIES WASHINGTON $8,600
- NEW JERSEY DEPT. OF HEALTH $7,600
- GHO VENTURES, LLC $7,600
Organizations whose employees gave the most — itemized individual contributions grouped by the donor’s reported employer (FEC Schedule A). Full finance for Bonnie Watson Coleman → · Outside spending →
Actions (2)
- Mar 12, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. · house
- Mar 12, 2026 Introduced in House
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Full text
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.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 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.”.
(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. <all>
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