To amend title 10, United States Code, to remove the prohibition on eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select of members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces who are eligible to enroll in a health benefits plan under chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code.

H.R. 5121 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Feb 27, 2018, sponsored by Trent Kelly with 47 co-sponsors.

During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Introduced
Introduced: Feb 27, 2018
Co-sponsors: 47
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

What it does

This bill removes the prohibition on TRICARE Standard eligibility for members of the Selected Reserve of a reserve component of the Armed Forces who are enrolled or eligible to enroll in the federal health benefits program.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Trent Kelly (R-MS). Co-sponsors: 19 Democrats, 28 Republicans.

Where it stands

IntroducedFeb 27, 2018
Passed the House—
Passed the Senate—
Sent to the President—
Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (Feb 28, 2018)

Other Armed Forces and National Security bills in the 115th Congress

Committees

Armed Services Committee

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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