HB10717: Wigs for Warriors Act

What the bill says

To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide wigs to TRICARE beneficiaries with alopecia, including alopecia caused by chemotherapy, and for other purposes.

From the introduced text, October 1, 2026:

A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide wigs to TRICARE beneficiaries with alopecia, including alopecia caused by chemotherapy, and for other purposes. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Wigs for Warriors Act . SECTION 2. Amendment to provide wigs to TRICARE beneficiaries with covered conditions Section 1074c of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking resulting from the treatment of a malignant disease may and inserting caused by a health condition other than androgenic alopecia, or the treatment of a health condition, shall ; and (2) by striking if the person has not previously been furnished one .

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Sponsors

• Eugene Vindman (D, HD-007) · primary sponsor
• Ayanna Pressley (D, HD-007)
• Janice Schakowsky (D, HD-009)

Latest actions

1. October 1, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
2. October 1, 2026: Introduced in House

Common questions

What is HB10717?

HB10717 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Wigs for Warriors Act.

What does HB10717 do?

In its own words: To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide wigs to TRICARE beneficiaries with alopecia, including alopecia caused by chemotherapy, and for other purposes.

What is the status of HB10717?

In committee as of October 1, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (October 1, 2026).

Who sponsored HB10717?

Eugene Vindman (D, HD-007), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB10717?

On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/10717