TRICARE Fairness for National Guard and Reserve Retirees Act

House Bill

H.R. 7667

119th Congress

TRICARE Fairness for National Guard and Reserve Retirees Act

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 24, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Jefferson Van Drew

R - NJ

Cosponsors

0

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Summary

This bill aims to enhance healthcare benefits under TRICARE for members of the Retired Reserve, who have served in National Guard or Reserve units but haven't reached traditional military retirement age. The legislation would expand access to the military's healthcare system for these veterans who have completed their service obligations but may not qualify for full retirement benefits yet.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Introduced2/24/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

ChamberHouse

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TRICARE Fairness for National Guard and Reserve Retirees Act

This bill aims to enhance healthcare benefits under TRICARE for members of the Retired Reserve, who have served in National Guard or Reserve units but haven't reached traditional military retirement age. The legislation would expand access to the military's he

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This bill aims to enhance healthcare benefits under TRICARE for members of the Retired Reserve, who have served in National Guard or Reserve units but haven't reached traditional military retirement age. The legislation would expand access to the military's healthcare system for these veterans who have completed their service obligations but may not qualify for full retirement benefits yet.

Bill Number: 7667
Introduced: 2/24/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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Fact Sheet

Title: TRICARE Fairness for National Guard and Reserve Retirees Act
Bill Number: 7667
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced: 2/24/2026
Summary: This bill aims to enhance healthcare benefits under TRICARE for members of the Retired Reserve, who have served in National Guard or Reserve units but haven't reached traditional military retirement age. The legislation would expand access to the military's healthcare system for these veterans who h

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to enhance healthcare benefits under TRICARE for members of the Retired Reserve, who have served in National Guard or Reserve units but haven't reached traditional military retirement age. The legislation would expand access to the military's healthcare system for these veterans who have completed their service obligations but may not qualify for full retirement benefits yet.

Last updated: 2/25/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Expands TRICARE healthcare coverage options for Retired Reserve members who have completed their service commitment
Addresses a coverage gap for reservists who aren't yet eligible for traditional military retirement healthcare benefits
Could provide more affordable healthcare access to thousands of reserve component veterans and their families
Introduced by Rep. Jefferson Van Drew (R-NJ) and currently awaiting review by the House Armed Services Committee

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would directly benefit members of the National Guard and Reserves who have completed their service but haven't reached the age requirement (typically 60) for full retirement benefits. By improving their TRICARE access, these veterans would gain better healthcare coverage options during the transitional years between active reserve service and full retirement eligibility, potentially reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs for thousands of military families.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7667, 119th Congress (2026). "TRICARE Fairness for National Guard and Reserve Retirees Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7667

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