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TRICARE Fairness for National Guard and Reserve Retirees Act

USA119th CongressHR-7667| House 
| Updated: 2/24/2026
Jefferson Van Drew

Jefferson Van Drew

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to enhance TRICARE program access for specific members of the Retired Reserve of the reserve components by amending title 10, United States Code. It adjusts eligibility criteria to ensure that certain individuals under 60 years old, who are qualified for non-regular retirement, can access TRICARE benefits. Specifically, the legislation clarifies that members whose retired pay is offset by disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs (under sections 5304 or 5305 of title 38) are still considered eligible for TRICARE. This change addresses situations where individuals are not actively receiving military retired pay due to the VA offset, preventing their exclusion from TRICARE. The amendments aim to provide fairness and improve healthcare access for these Retired Reserve members , with the provisions taking effect 18 months after the bill's enactment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5169
TRICARE Fairness for National Guard and Reserve Retirees Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3668
TRICARE Fairness for National Guard and Reserve Retirees Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1997
TRICARE Fairness for National Guard and Reserve Retirees Act
Feb 24, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 24, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5169
    TRICARE Fairness for National Guard and Reserve Retirees Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3668
    TRICARE Fairness for National Guard and Reserve Retirees Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1997
    TRICARE Fairness for National Guard and Reserve Retirees Act


  • February 24, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 24, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

TRICARE Fairness for National Guard and Reserve Retirees Act

USA119th CongressHR-7667| House 
| Updated: 2/24/2026
This bill aims to enhance TRICARE program access for specific members of the Retired Reserve of the reserve components by amending title 10, United States Code. It adjusts eligibility criteria to ensure that certain individuals under 60 years old, who are qualified for non-regular retirement, can access TRICARE benefits. Specifically, the legislation clarifies that members whose retired pay is offset by disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs (under sections 5304 or 5305 of title 38) are still considered eligible for TRICARE. This change addresses situations where individuals are not actively receiving military retired pay due to the VA offset, preventing their exclusion from TRICARE. The amendments aim to provide fairness and improve healthcare access for these Retired Reserve members , with the provisions taking effect 18 months after the bill's enactment.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5169
TRICARE Fairness for National Guard and Reserve Retirees Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3668
TRICARE Fairness for National Guard and Reserve Retirees Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1997
TRICARE Fairness for National Guard and Reserve Retirees Act
Feb 24, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 24, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5169
    TRICARE Fairness for National Guard and Reserve Retirees Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3668
    TRICARE Fairness for National Guard and Reserve Retirees Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1997
    TRICARE Fairness for National Guard and Reserve Retirees Act


  • February 24, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 24, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jefferson Van Drew

Jefferson Van Drew

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted