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.

This bill seeks to expand healthcare benefits under the TRICARE program by specifically addressing certain hair loss conditions. It amends title 10, United States Code, to authorize the provision of a wig and treatment for traction alopecia , a form of hair loss often linked to certain hair practices. Furthermore, the legislation requires the Secretary concerned to prescribe new regulations by September 30, 2026. These regulations will establish grooming standards and training materials designed to warn members of the Armed Forces about potential health issues, including traction alopecia, that can arise from the prolonged use of tightly gathered hairstyles, dyes, and chemical hair products.