TRICARE Fairness for National Guard and Reserve Retirees Act

What it does

TRICARE Fairness for National Guard and Reserve Retirees Act This bill aligns eligibility for TRICARE health coverage with the age at which personnel of the Retired Reserve (former National Guard and Reserve members) begin receiving retired pay.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Jefferson Van Drew (R-NJ)

Where it stands

• IntroducedFeb 24, 2026
• Passed the House—
• Passed the Senate—
• Sent to the President—
• Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (Feb 24, 2026)

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Committees

• Armed Services Committee

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