Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2025

Bill Number

H.R. 4768

Origin Chamber

House

Congress

119th Congress, Session 1

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Status

Introduced

Latest Action

2025-07-25: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Last Updated

2026-06-24T08:10:21Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose This legislation amends title 10 of the United States Code to expand and simplify dependent health care coverage under the TRICARE Young Adult Program for eligible young adults connected to military service.

Key Provisions

• Removes one eligibility restriction from section 1110b(b) of title 10, United States Code, and renumbers the remaining paragraphs.
• Eliminates the requirement for a separate premium payment by young adults enrolled in the program.
• Makes a conforming change to section 1075(c)(3) by removing a reference to the TRICARE Young Adult Program.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The bill broadens who can qualify for coverage by deleting a prior eligibility condition.
• It ends the separate premium structure, allowing young adults to access coverage without an additional cost requirement.
• Updates related statutory language to reflect the removal of the program from one premium-related provision.

Potential Impacts

• Government agencies, primarily the Department of Defense and the TRICARE system, may experience increased enrollment and administrative adjustments.
• Military families and their young adult dependents could gain broader and more affordable health care access.
• No direct effects on international relations are outlined in the bill.

Main Stakeholders Affected

• Military service members and their families.
• Young adults who qualify as dependents under the program.
• The Department of Defense and TRICARE administrators.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications The legislation makes targeted amendments to existing military health care statutes with no apparent constitutional issues or major political restructuring. It focuses solely on eligibility and cost rules within the TRICARE framework.

This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.

Sponsor

Rep. Ryan, Patrick [D-NY-18]

Cosponsors (77)

Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2], Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1], Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11], Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large], Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2], Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1], Rep. Sorensen, Eric [D-IL-17], Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1], Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2], Rep. Elfreth, Sarah [D-MD-3], Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11], Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6], Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25], Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14], Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6], Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2], Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1], Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2], Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2], Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17], Rep. Strickland, Marilyn [D-WA-10], Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5], Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3], Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1], Rep. Goodlander, Maggie [D-NH-2], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4], Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6], Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7], Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8], Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49], Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2], Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham J. [R-AZ-8], Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2], Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1], Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large], Rep. Amo, Gabe [D-RI-1], Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10], Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26], Rep. Ellzey, Jake [R-TX-6], Rep. Fields, Cleo [D-LA-6], Rep. Mannion, John W. [D-NY-22], Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Rep. Bresnahan, Robert P. [R-PA-8] and 27 more

Recent Actions

• 2025-07-25: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
• 2025-07-25: Introduced in House
• 2025-07-25: Introduced in House

Bill Versions

• Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2025 — issued 2025-07-25 — PDF (2 pages)