United States 118th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 6 R · 3 D cosponsors

HR 7953 — Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act of 2024

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

To amend title 10, United States Code, to allow members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard holding employment within the Federal Government the choice between military and civilian healthcare plans, and for other purposes.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill reduces the expiration date for certain members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard to enroll in TRICARE Reserve Select from January 1, 2030, to January 1, 2025.

  • 10 U.S.C. § 1076d(a)(2)

    January 1, 2030 → January 1, 2025

    This change allows members eligible for Federal Employee Health Benefits to enroll in TRICARE Reserve Select two years earlier.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 538 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (538)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 7953 do?
To amend title 10, United States Code, to allow members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard holding employment within the Federal Government the choice between military and civilian healthcare plans, and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HR 7953?
HR 7953 is sponsored by Kiggans, Jennifer A. (Republican), Kim, Andy (Democratic), Wittman, Robert J. (Republican), Turner, Michael R. (Republican), Gimenez, Carlos A. (Republican), Kelly, Trent (Republican), Davis, Donald G. (Democratic), Carbajal, Salud O. (Democratic), and Rutherford, John H. (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 7953?
This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 7953?
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