Protecting Agricultural Borrower Information Act

House Bill

H.R. 5150

119th Congress

Protecting Agricultural Borrower Information Act

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3883)

Introduced:Sep 17, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Christopher H. Smith

Representative

Republican

NJ-4

Cosponsors

3

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

This bill requires the Department of Defense to evaluate and report on how well TRICARE beneficiaries can access their prescription drugs through the current retail pharmacy network contract, and how that compares to the previous contract.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill requires the Department of Defense to evaluate and report on how well TRICARE beneficiaries can access their prescription drugs through the current retail pharmacy network contract, and how that compares to the previous contract.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This bill requires the Department of Defense to evaluate and report on beneficiary access to TRICARE network pharmacies under the TPharm5 contract (i.e., the current retail pharmacy network contract), including changes versus the TPharm4 contract.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill focuses on the TRICARE pharmacy network, which provides prescription drugs to members of the military, veterans, and their families.
It directs the Department of Defense to study and report on changes in beneficiary access to TRICARE network pharmacies under the current contract compared to the previous one.
The goal is to understand if there have been any impacts on TRICARE members' ability to fill their prescriptions at in-network pharmacies.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would affect the millions of Americans who rely on TRICARE for their prescription drug coverage, including active duty military members, veterans, and their families. The report required by the bill could lead to changes to improve pharmacy access for TRICARE beneficiaries if issues are identified.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

5150, 119th Congress (2025). "Protecting Agricultural Borrower Information Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-5150