Eugene Vindman (D-VA)
Wigs for Warriors Act
A Democratic bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
In committee
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The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Wigs for Warriors Act and was introduced in the House on October 1, 2026. It aims to amend title 10 of the United States Code concerning TRICARE beneficiaries. Specifically, the legislation requires the provision of wigs to TRICARE beneficiaries who suffer from alopecia. This includes hair loss caused by chemotherapy and other health conditions, excluding androgenic alopecia. Additionally, the bill removes the previous restriction that limited individuals to receiving only one wig.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +7
Does this help veterans get medical care?
The bill provides wigs to TRICARE beneficiaries suffering from medical hair loss, improving healthcare support for military personnel and their families.
- Scored +6
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
Veterans and military dependents covered under TRICARE benefit directly from expanded coverage for medical wigs.
- Scored +6
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?
The bill enhances benefits for TRICARE beneficiaries, including veterans and their families, by covering wigs for medical hair loss and removing the previous one-wig limit.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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TRICARE beneficiaries suffering from hair loss due to conditions other than androgenic alopecia or from medical treatments like chemotherapy will now have wigs provided to them. This is a positive outcome because it ensures individuals dealing with medical hair loss can get the support they need (Section 2).
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Beneficiaries are no longer limited to receiving only one wig. This is beneficial because people may need a replacement over time due to wear and tear (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that create negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Does this help veterans get medical care? — The bill provides wigs to TRICARE beneficiaries suffering from medical hair loss, improving healthcare support for military personnel and their families. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The legislation broadens healthcare coverage under TRICARE to include necessary wigs for individuals with medical conditions causing hair loss.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Veterans and military dependents covered under TRICARE benefit directly from expanded coverage for medical wigs.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill enhances benefits for TRICARE beneficiaries, including veterans and their families, by covering wigs for medical hair loss and removing the previous one-wig limit.
- 10/26/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/1/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Ayanna PressleyDemocrat · Massachusetts
Janice SchakowskyDemocrat · Illinois